Legislation and Regulation

As public schools Utah Charter Schools must comply with all federal and state legislation and federal regulations. Charter Schools are also responsible to comply with all State Board rules except those specifically waived in their charter. The following legislation links will open in a new browser window.

• Read USBE Administrative Rules in Progress and make comments
• State Legislation on Charter Schools 53A-1a 501-520
• State Rules

Other Utah Laws and Rules

• Utah Special Education Rules
• R277-470 Charter Schools
• R392-200 Design, Construction, Operation, Sanitation and Safety of Schools
• 16-6a Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act
• 52-4 Open and Public Meetings

Federal Laws and Regulations on Charter Schools

• Federal Charter School Legislation
• Federal Charter School Program Guidance
• Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO)
• Guidance for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Charter Schools
• A Model for Notification to Parents and Students of FERPA Rights for posting in school and distribution with registration materials