In the state of Utah we recognize that home schooling can be an option for many families.  Here is how to navigate that process as well as contact information for any questions you might have.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah Homeschooling Laws: 2025 FAQ for Parents

• What is Homeschooling?  Homeschooling means teaching your child at home instead of sending them to a public or private school. In Utah, parents have the right to homeschool their children.
• Who do you need to notify to start?  To begin homeschooling, you need to notify your local school district of residence stating that you intend to homeschool your child. You only need to do this once, not every year.
• Are parents still required to go through a background check?  As of May 7, 2025, due to House Bill 209, parents are no longer required to give their criminal background when notifying the school district that they will homeschool.
• Do parents have to follow a particular curriculum:  Utah does not require homeschooling parents to follow a specific curriculum. You can pick the subjects and learning materials that work best for your child. 
• What are the requirements for days and hours of instruction of a home-schooled student? A local school board may not require a parent of the home schooled minor to maintain records of instruction or attendance.
• What is the responsibility of the school district for curriculum, assessment, selection of materials, evaluation of home school instruction, or designating the time and place of instruction? The district has no authority or responsibility relative to any of the above. The curriculum, assessment, selection of home school instruction, and the time and place of instruction are all the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian.
• May the school or district make textbooks, assessments, resource materials available to home school parents? Yes, at the school’s/district’s discretion.

Special Education Rules in Regard to Home School

Additional Resources

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