Utah homeschool requirements

Utah requires a one-time signed affidavit filed with the local school board to obtain an exemption; there is no testing, and the parent assumes sole responsibility for the child's education.

Program

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What the Utah process looks like

1.Establish the program

  • File the one-time affidavit

    File a signed affidavit with the local school board (district) stating the child will attend home school, and receive the one-time exemption certificate. No annual re-filing is required.

  • Withdraw from prior school (if applicable)

    Withdraw the child from any current school.

2.During the year

  • Teach at the parent's discretion

    Since 2014/2018 amendments, the parent has sole responsibility for the subjects, method, and evaluation; no specific subjects, hours, testing, or reporting are required by the state.

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