‘Very concerning’: Utah lawmaker drafts bill after report finds most university trustees don’t understand their roles

SB240 would spell out exactly what university trustees need to do in light of unchecked spending at Utah State University.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Old Main building at Utah State University in Logan on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. USU has come under fire for the spending of its previous president, which has now spurred a bill in the 2026 legislative session about the oversight roles of school trustees.

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‘Very concerning’: Utah lawmaker drafts bill after report finds most university trustees don’t understand their roles

SB240 would spell out exactly what university trustees need to do in light of unchecked spending at Utah State University.

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