Utah § 53H-1-602 Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative.

Utah Statutes

§ 53H-1-602 — Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative.

Utah § 53H-1-602

Title 53HHigher Education

Ch. 53H-1System of Higher Education

Part 53H-1-6Initiatives and Councils

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Utah Code Ann. § 53H-1-602 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) (1)(a)(i) The commissioner of higher education, under the direction of the board shall develop, establish, and maintain an Engineering and Computer Science Initiative within the state system of higher education to increase the number of graduates in engineering, computer science, and related technology.

(1)(a)(ii) The commissioner of higher education, under the direction of the board shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing the criteria for those fields of study that qualify as "related technology" under this section and Section 53H-1-603.

(1)(b) The initiative shall include components that:

(1)(b)(i) improve the quality of instructional programs in engineering, computer science, and related technology by providing s

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(1) (1)(a) (1)(a)(i) The commissioner of higher education, under the direction of the board shall develop, establish, and maintain an Engineering and Computer Science Initiative within the state system of higher education to increase the number of graduates in engineering, computer science, and related technology.
(1)(a)(ii) The commissioner of higher education, under the direction of the board shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, providing the criteria for those fields of study that qualify as "related technology" under this section and Section 53H-1-603.
(1)(b) The initiative shall include components that:
(1)(b)(i) improve the quality of instructional programs in engineering, computer science, and related technology by providing supplemental money for equipment purchases; and
(1)(b)(ii) provide incentives to institutions to hire and retain faculty under Section 53H-1-603.
(2) The increase in program capacity under Subsection (1)(a) shall include funding for new and renovated capital facilities and funding for new engineering and computer science programs.
(3) The Legislature shall provide an annual appropriation to the board to fund the initiative.