Rocky Mountain Education Connection

---

C O N N E C T I O N S

---

Articles by Homeschoolers The Best Books & Magazines Conferences, Regional Events and Classes Curriculum and More

Enter your search terms Web RMEC Submit search form

Little Known Fact:
If you order something (anything) new from Amazon while you're here, RMEC gets a teeny, tiny commission. So bless yer heart! Every little bit helps. :-)

Field Trips The Rookie Workshop for New Homeschoolers: ❖ Deschooling: The Mental Vacation You Didn't Expect ❖ The 4 Basic Homeschooling Styles ❖ Learning Styles ❖ What Else Counts as Curriculum? State Laws & Info Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Support

Advertise on RMEC





Fungasa, the magazine for African American homeschoolers.

Homeschooling Methods by Paul and Gena Suarez. Seasoned advice on learning styles and how to tell which homeschooling style fits you best.

If you like this site, please donate to help this single mom keep it online.

The best homeschooling information
from the friendliest folks in the Rocky Mountain region!

Utah Homeschool Law

Sponsored Links

Relevant Links
Affidavit to Homeschool
An affidavit you can print out, fill out and mail.

Support Groups in Utah
Families from all viewpoints and walks of life gather together across the state.

Utah State Office of Education
The official web site.

Legal FAQ & Summary
UHEA clarifies the legal requirements.

Please also see:
Compulsory Attendance Statute
Exemption to Attendance for Home Schools
Dual Enrollment
Utah Core Curriculum


The Legal Requirements for Homeschooling in Utah

Briefly, Utah State Law [Section 53-A-11-102 (b) (ii)] states that a home educator must conduct school for a certain number of days and hours, teach the subjects prescribed by law, along with requesting an exemption from compulsory attendance from their local school district. There are no other statutory requirements.

(2) (a) On an annual basis, a school-age minor shall be excused from attendance by a local board of education and a parent exempted from application of Subsections 53A-11-101(2) and (3), if the minor's parent files a signed affidavit with the minor's school district of residence, as defined in Section 53A-2-201, that the minor will attend a home school and receive instruction as required by Subsection (2)(b).

(b) Each minor who attends a home school shall receive instruction:
(i) in the subjects the State Board of Education requires to be taught in public schools in accordance with the law; and
(ii) for the same length of time as minors are required by law to receive instruction in public schools, as provided by rules of the State Board of Education.

(c) Subject to the requirements of Subsection (2)(b), a parent of a minor who attends a home school is solely responsible for:
(i) the selection of instructional materials and textbooks;
(ii) the time, place, and method of instruction, and
(iii) the evaluation of the home school instruction.

(d) A local school board may not:
(i) require a parent of a minor who attends a home school to maintain records of instruction or attendance;
(ii) require credentials for individuals providing home school instruction;
(iii) inspect home school facilities; or
(iv) require standardized or other testing of home school students.


(3) "Home-schooled student" means a student:
(a) who attends a home school;
(b) is exempt from school attendance pursuant to Section 53A-11-102; and
(c) attends no more than two regularly scheduled classes or courses in a public school per semester.


53A-11-102.5. Dual enrollment.

(1) A person having control of a minor under this part who is enrolled in a regularly established private school or a home school may also enroll the minor in a public school for dual enrollment purposes.

(2) The minor may participate in any academic activity in the public school available to students in the minor's grade or age group, subject to compliance with the same rules and requirements that apply to a full-time student's participation in the activity.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 53A-11-101 and 53A-11-102, a student enrolled in a public school may also be enrolled in a private school or a home school for dual enrollment purposes.

(4) A student enrolled in a dual enrollment program is considered a student of the district in which the public school of attendance is located for purposes of state funding to the extent of the student's participation in the public school programs.

(5) In accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Board of Education shall make rules for purposes of dual enrollment to govern and regulate the transferability of credits toward graduation that are earned in a private or home school.

(6) The State Board of Education shall determine the policies and procedures necessary to permit students enrolled under Subsection (1) to participate in public school extracurricular activities.



This page updated 06/2007.