Welcome to Home School
Overview
For parents who wish to home school their child, the State of Utah requires the parent to complete and file an affidavit with their local school district stating their intent to home school. Once the affidavit is filed by the parent, the students listed on the affidavit are withdrawn from their public K-12 schools and exempt from Utah’s compulsory education law. Your local school district may have a preferred form for this process, but no specific form is required by state law. While the Utah State Board of Education can provide information regarding state policies, parents have jurisdiction over home school.
Model Affidavit Form
NOTE: Turn your affidavit in to your local district of residence. They will send you a confirmation within 30 days and every year thereafter.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions About School District Responsibilities and Home Schools
Utah Code 53G-6-204. School-age children exempt from school attendance
Special Education Rules in regard to Home School (see page. 172)
Contact
Cassie Hays, M. Ed.
Parent Liaison and Engagement Education Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
cassie.hays@schools.utah.gov
801-538-7845