53E-3-525. State board transparency.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(1)Beginning January 1, 2027, the state board shall:

(a)publish on the state board's website a record of each vote by the state board, including:

(i)the date, time, and place of the meeting;

(ii)the subject of the vote;

(iii)the names of state board members present and absent;

(iv)the result of the vote, including each board member's individual vote; and

(v)the audio or video associated with the vote;

(b)distribute a contract the state board intends to consider at a meeting to each state board member at least five days before the date on which the meeting is scheduled to occur;

(c)ensure the information described in Subsection (1)(a) is accessible through a single click from the state board's home webpage; and

(d)post the information required by Subsection (1)(a) within seven business days after a vote.

(2)In accordance with Title 36, Chapter 35, General Oversight Committee, the General Oversight Committee may request a report from the state board detailing the:

(a)implementation of the requirements of this section; and

(b)the state board's compliance with the requirements of this section.

Amended by Chapter 484 , 2026 General Session