Responsibility to Educate Your Child
Compulsory Education
53G-6-202. Compulsory education. State legislation defining compulsory education and acts of truancy as well as enforcement.
Utah Code Truancy -- Notice of truancy -- Failure to cooperate with school authorities (53G-6-203) Describes how notice will be given for a student who has been non-compliant.
Utah Code Individual Freedom In Public Education (HB 427)
Utah Code Compulsory Education (53G-6-202)
Constitutional Law-Religious Liberty (Article I, Section 4)
Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962)
Charter School Options
Utah State Charter School Board Website
Utah Code Charter School Enrollment
Homebound Students
Primary Children's Educational Resources for Families
Home Schooling
You may notify your local school district of residence at any time. This can be by phone, email, or in person.
Districts have local authority over their process in accordance with 53G-6-204.)
H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments
Utah Code 53G-6-204. School-age children exempt from school attendance
Special Education Rules in regard to Home School (see page. 172)
Utah System of Higher Education
Utah Fits All Scholarship
Online Learning Options
R277-726 Board Rule Statewide Online Education Program
Statewide Online Education Program
Utah Code-State Online Education (53F-4-5)
- USBE Rule R277-309-3 (and SOEP Guidance Manual): Mandates that all districts offer access to online learning, broadening course access and providing flexibility for secondary students.
- Student Eligibility: Home and private school students may also participate in SOEP.
- Part-time/Full-time Options: Students can use online courses to supplement their current education or pursue a fully online curriculum.
- Flexibility in Time, Place, and Pace: Online learning environments like Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) and Mountain Heights Academy emphasize flexible schedules and individualized pacing.
Other Alternative Ways to Educate
Accelerated Programs
R277-707 Board Rule Enhancement for Accelerated Students
Adult Education
R277-733: Adult Education Programs
Dual Enrollment
R277-438 Board Rule Dual Enrollment
Extra-Curricular Involvement
Flexibility in Education
Gifted and Talented
- USBE Rule R277-707: Defines gifted and talented programs and outlines procedures for LEAs applying for state funding.
- Local Control: LEAs establish their own methods to identify and serve gifted and talented students, with the purpose of providing extended or accelerated opportunities.
- Diverse Services: Services can include accommodations in the regular classroom, pull-out programs, advanced classes, varied grouping strategies, enrichment, acceleration, differentiation of curriculum, dual enrollment, magnet schools, and academic competitions.
- Parental Rights (Senate Bill 122): An LEA must reasonably accommodate a parent's written request to place a student in a specialized class or advanced course, considering multiple academic data points.
Work-based Programs
R277-915 Board Rule Work-based Learning Programs
- USBE-supported: LEAs can design and implement WBL programs that combine structured learning with authentic work experiences through industry and education partnerships.
- Credit for Demonstrated Mastery: WBL allows for credit to be earned for demonstrated mastery, including towards core high school graduation requirements.