Section 103 – Utah Promise Program — Annual report.

• (1) The Legislature finds that:
  • (a) the prosperity, economic success, and general welfare of the people of Utah and of the state are directly related to the educational levels and skills of the citizens of the state; and
  • (b) financial assistance, to bridge the gap between a financially needy student’s resources and the cost of attendance at a Utah postsecondary institution, is a necessary component for ensuring access to postsecondary education and training.

• (2) There is created the Utah Promise Program to provide financial assistance to students.

• (3) The board shall annually submit an electronic report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the Utah Promise Program.

Amended by Chapter 370, 2022 General Session