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Recording 1 Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - February 10, 2026 Chair Balderree called the meeting to order at 1:20 PM. Rep. MacPherson moved to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. Excellence in Education 2. Recognition of Excellence in Education_Purple Star Schools 2026 Molly Hart, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Utah State Board of Education (USBE), introduced the Purple Star Schools Program. Cassie Hays, Parent Liaison and Engagement Specialist, USBE, gave a presentation on the Utah Purple Star Schools Program. Rep. Auxier asked for clarification on resources and professional development requirements. Cassie Hays and Molly Hart responded. Rep. Whyte asked when the Purple Star Schools Program began in Utah and how many students are involved. Cassie Hays responded. Chair Balderee expressed her gratitude for veterans and service members and for programs that support the families of service members. Accountable Process Budget Introduction 3. Accountable Process Budget_Introduction Chair Balderee explained the importance of the budget process. Ben Leishman gave a presentation on the Accountable Process Budget. Accountable Process Budget Overview - SITFO 4. APB SITFO_2026 Rachelle Gunderson gave a presentation on the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office. Accountable Process Budget Overview - State Board of Education 5a. ABP Educator Licensing_2026 Kiki Hudson gave a presentation on the Educator Licensing Line Item. Rep. MacPherson asked questions about Educator Licensing. Kiki Hudson and Ben Leishman responded. Summary Card Budget of the State of Utah Rep. MacPherson asked further questions about increased FTE licensing costs. Kiki Hudson responded. 5b. ABP Policy, Communication, & Oversight_2026 Kiki Hudson have a presentation on the Policy, Communication and Oversight Line Item. Rep. Auxier asked for clarification on the ongoing Appropriations Growth. Kiki Hudson responded. Kiki Hudson continued the presentation. Ben Leishman added context to some of the budget changes. Kiki Hudson continued the presentation. Rep. Eliason asked for updated information on Student Mental Health Screening Reports and expressed desire to incorporate other metrics into the reports. Kiki Hudson continued the presentation. Rep. Auxier asked for clarification on who is doing the traveling for Student Support Services. Kiki Hudson responded. Rep. Miller asked for clarification on the School Safety Planning Program. Kiki Hudson responded. Kiki Hudson continued the presentation. Rep. Whyte expressed appreciation for the presentation and asked about the options and recommendations to connect performance measures with outcomes. Kiki Hudson and Ben Leishman responded. Rep. Miller wondered if the Out of State Travel costs were related to Covid and asked for further information on the increased costs in Personnel Services. 5c. ABP System Standards and Accountability_2026 Kiki Hudson gave a presentation on the System Standards and Accountability Line Item. Rep. Moss asked questions on funding for the Arts and POPS programs. Kiki Hudson responded. SPED Funding Overview Ben Leishman introduced the Special Education Funding Overview. 6. Special Education Overview_June 2026 with LRGC Micah Wixom, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (LRGC), and Jeff Van Hulten, Associate General Counsel, LRGC, gave a presentation on Special Education Funding. Rep. Eliason asked for clarification on the IDEA and why students ages 18-21 attend classes fewer days each week. Micah Wixom responded. Rep. Auxier asked for clarification on how the disability is classified. Jeff Van Hulten responded. Micah Wixom continued with the presentation. Jeff Van Hulten continued with the presentation. Rep. MacPherson asked for clarification on the complaint process. Jeff Van Hulten responded. Rep. Moss commented on IEPs and the complexity of them and asked if the time involved in the IEP is being addressed. Rep. Auxier asked how complaints are handled with IDEA and the number of students in the program. Micah Wixom responded. Chair Balderree invited members of the USBE to answer questions from the committee. Molly Hart, USBE, responded to earlier questions from the committee. Cindy Davis, USBE, responded to questions on the purpose of a cap on IDEA. Rep. Auxier asked what happens once the cap is met. Cindy Davis responded. Rep. MacPherson asked about the complaint process. Molly Hart and Cindy Davis responded. Ben Leishman gave a presentation on Special Education in the State Budget. Rachelle Gunderson presented an Overview of the Special Education Funding. Ben Leishman gave a presentation on Local Revenues and Expenditures in the Special Education Budget and provided historical information. Sen. Filmore clarified funding amounts for Self Contained Students vs. Resource Students. Rep. Auxier asked questions about Self Contained Students and WPU add-ons. Ben Leishman responded. Rep. Miller thanked Sen. Fillmore for his clarification. Ben Leishman commented that information on formulas will be further explained in the next meeting. Chair Balderree noted that due to time restraints, the SIS Implementation Update will be moved to the next meeting in August and expressed apologies to the USBE. Rep. MacPherson moved to adjourn. Chair Balderree adjourned the meeting at 3:42 PM

• Call to Order/Approval of Minutes - February 10, 2026
• Excellence in Education
• Accountable Process Budget Introduction
• Accountable Process Budget Overview - SITFO
• Accountable Process Budget Overview - State Board of Education
• SPED Funding Overview
• SIS Implementation Update
• Other Business
• Adjourn

• NOTICE NOTICE
• AGENDA AGENDA
• MINUTES MINUTES
• 2. Recognition of Excellence in Education_Purple Star Schools 2026 2. Recognition of Excellence in Education_Purple Star Schools 2026
• 3. Accountable Process Budget_Introduction 3. Accountable Process Budget_Introduction
• 4. APB SITFO_2026 4. APB SITFO_2026
• 5a. ABP Educator Licensing_2026 5a. ABP Educator Licensing_2026
• 5b. ABP Policy, Communication, & Oversight_2026 5b. ABP Policy, Communication, & Oversight_2026
• 5c. ABP System Standards and Accountability_2026 5c. ABP System Standards and Accountability_2026
• 6. Special Education Overview_June 2026 with LRGC 6. Special Education Overview_June 2026 with LRGC
• Summary Card Budget of the State of Utah Summary Card Budget of the State of Utah

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