by Christine Cooke Fairbanks and Sydney Willis | Mar 31, 2026
2026 Status of Utah Open Enrollment Policy and Compliance Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Since last year, more than double the number of Utah school districts are now in compliance with the statutory requirement to post capacity information on their website. But...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 25, 2026
Requiring school accreditation and education choice Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Just as accreditation has become entangled with government in higher education through federal dollars, so too can accreditation become entangled with government if states...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 17, 2026
Why the definition of “private schools” matters for education choice Written by H.B. 467 Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Modifications sparked a conversation about the definitions and regulations of private schools in state law. Utah should pause before creating a...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 11, 2026
What did Utah lawmakers accomplish on education this session? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks In education policy, Utah’s Legislature focused on literacy, technology in schools, education choices, and more. During the interim, we encourage lawmakers to study open...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Mar 4, 2026
Proposed changes to Utah Fits All Scholarship program will support families Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The changesto the fourth substitute of H.B. 467, Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Modifications, further support the scholarship families it serves....
