School LAND Trust

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The School LAND Trust Program significantly enhances Utah's public education by providing crucial funding for schools to improve student achievement. This funding provides valuable support for a wide range of educational initiatives, including:

• Reducing class sizes: Schools can hire additional teachers or aides to lower student-to-teacher ratios, enabling more individualized attention.
• Investing in technology: Funds can be used to purchase computers, software, and other technology resources to enhance learning.
• Providing professional development: Schools can provide training and workshops to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Implementing early intervention programs: Schools can offer targeted support for struggling students to help them catch up.

The School LAND Trust Program promotes flexibility and innovation in improving educational outcomes for all Utah students. 

 

Where Does the Money Come From?

When Utah became a state in 1896, lands were granted in trust for the benefit and support of several of the most important public purposes and institutions in the state of Utah.  The largest grant was for public education. Today, the Trust Lands Administration (TLA), School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO), and The Land Trust Protection and Advocacy Committee (LTPAO) work collaboratively to manage the lands, generate revenue, and distribute annual funds to beneficiaries. The School Children's Trust Section at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) specifically manages the School LAND Trust Program for Utah's public schools.

 

For more information about the agencies involved in supporting the School LAND Trust program, please click on the links below:

• Trust Lands Administration
• School and Institutional Trust Funds Office
• Land Trust Protection and Advocacy Committee