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A new grant program would let rural school districts—those in smaller counties or with fewer than 3,000 students—apply to the State Board of Education for funding to install and run internet connectivity on school buses. Starting July 1, 2026, the program would provide $325,000 statewide, with the state board required to fund at least two buses per eligible district, giving priority to districts that currently lack bus internet access; districts could add their own money to cover more buses or more years of service. Districts receiving grants must use terrestrial wireless or satellite providers, apply the same content filtering rules used in school buildings, coordinate with the Utah Education and Telehealth Network where relevant, and keep the systems running for at least three years or potentially repay the grant funds.