What is WPU? Utah Minimum School Programs (MSP) are funded through the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU). The WPU is a unit used to assign funding after the formula for each funding category is applied. 

To determine the amount of funding, multiply the number of WPU by the value of the WPU. WPU values are established by the LEAs based on statutory formulas and program criteria established by the Legislature or State Board of Education and may change from year to year. WPU numbers are the same for every K-12 student in the state of Utah, in any Utah School District.  For a simplified explanation visit - DEC 2022 Feasibility Study, Pg 230.

Past WPU’s show a steady incline per student. On March 24, 2022 Gov. Cox signed a historic legislative bill which included a 6% increase for the WPU. The 2022-2023 WPU will be $3,908 per student. In addition, a new quick guide was released in March of 2022 with the FY 2023 year listing the WPU at $4,038.