Welcome to Home School

Process to Homeschool

The parent shall provide a one-time initial notification to the local school board of the school-age child's district of residence.

H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments Clarifies when notification to homeschool is required from parents; removes the requirement for parents to submit an affidavit for students who begin homeschooling at the start of an academic year; removes the requirement for parents to attest to criminal background history; establishes procedures for local school boards to process letters of intent; removes liability from local school boards after student unenrollment; and makes technical changes.

53G-6-702.  Dual enrollment  Defines Dual enrollment and the rights for parents for dual enrollment purposes.  

Note:  If a student is utilizing UFA funding, the student needs to identify themselves as a UFA student to the school/district and will need to be enrolled differently for funding and tracking purposes.  Please use the contact below for more information.

Homeschooling Frequently Asked Questions 2025  updated 5/23/25

Additional Resources

Utah Code 53G-6-204.  Describes various reasons for school-age children exempt from school attendance

Special Education Rules in regard to Home School (see page. 172)

updated 5/20/25

Contact

Cassie Hays, M. Ed.
Parent Liaison and Engagement Education Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
cassie.hays@schools.utah.gov
801-538-7845