HB 241 S1 - WHY IT MATTERS TO FAMILIES

Parents Want Choices: Charter schools are growing—even in areas where overall enrollment is flat or declining. In 2025, charter enrollment increased by 3.2%, showing strong demand.

Access to Buildings is Tough - Opening or expanding a charter school is tough. One of the hardest challenges is finding suitable land and facilities.

A Smart Solution for Empty Schools: When a high-performing charter school attracts students in a district with declining enrollment, it makes sense to let that charter use a building that’s no longer serving students

HB 241 S1 Levels the Playing Field: Across Utah, many school buildings sit empty or underutilized. HB 241 ensures that when a district decides to sell one of these properties, charter schools have the same opportunity to buy as cities do today.

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