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More School LAND Trust Funds for Utah Classrooms

Utah voters strongly approved Amendment B, raising the distribution cap from the State School Fund endowment from 4% to 5%. This means more funding will be available for Utah schools while continuing to safeguard the endowment for future generations.

Why this Matters

The growth of Utah’s Permanent Trust Funds comes from revenue generated by Trust Lands Administration and the prudent investment of these funds by the School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO). Because of strong financial performance from both trust lands and the investment portfolio, more money can be distributed to support today’s students while preserving the fund’s long-term strength.

When Will Schools See the Increase?

The increased distributions will take effect starting in the 2026-2027 school year, providing additional funding for Utah classrooms.

Additional Distributions for All Trust beneficiaries: While Amendment B was focused on distributions from the State School Fund, a contingent companion bill (HB 421) also increased distributions for all other Trust beneficiaries from 4% to 5% from their respective permanent funds. All non-public school beneficiaries will see this change in 2026.

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Amendment B Resources