This explainer presents both sides based on the measure's text. It does not recommend a vote.
Plain English Summary
Amendment B would change Utah's constitution to allow state government funds to be used for programs that help children with disabilities. Currently, the state constitution may limit how these funds can be spent on disability services for kids.
If YES
State funds could be used for more programs and services for children with disabilities
confidence: high
Families might have access to additional support services funded by the state
confidence: medium
Utah would have more flexibility in how it spends money on disability programs for children
confidence: high
The state could potentially partner with more organizations to provide services
confidence: medium
If NO
Current constitutional restrictions on using state funds for children's disability services would remain in place
confidence: high
The state would continue operating under existing funding limitations for these programs
confidence: high
Families would rely on current available programs without expanded state funding options
confidence: medium
No change to how the state constitution handles funding for disability services
confidence: high
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. The measure would allow state funds to be used but does not specify spending amounts.
TL;DR
Amendment B would allow Utah to use state funds for programs serving children with disabilities.
Limitations
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