SB 271 Utah Senate · 2026 General Session

High School Activities Governance

SB 271 establishes a new Office of Interscholastic Activities within Utah's State Board of Education to govern high school sports and activities. This office will set rules, oversee operations, and may contract with private organizations to manage these programs. The bill also creates an advisory council to provide input and requires regular reports to the State Board and Education Interim Committee. It directly affects Utah public schools, student athletes, and school administrators by centralizing oversight of high school athletic programs under the new office.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [Senate Education Committee]
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Held [Senate Education Committee]
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Education Committee]
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
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Keith Grover
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