Homeschool laws · State guide
Homeschooling in Utah
Since May 2025, Utah requires only a one-time notification to the local school board; boards may not require records, credentials, inspections or testing.
Utah at a glanceLevel: Low
- Notice to the state
- Yes
- One-time notification, such as a letter of intent, to the local school board when withdrawing a child or not enrolling; not needed again if notice was given on or before May 7, 2025 (Utah Code §53G-6-204(3)–(5)).
- Testing
- No
- None; a local school board may not require standardized or other testing (§53G-6-204(2)(b)).
- Record-keeping
- Not required
- None; a local school board may not require records of instruction or attendance (§53G-6-204(2)(b)).
- Immunization
- Not required
- Home schools are excluded from school immunization requirements (Utah Code §53G-9-301(10)(b)). Public or private school attendance requires proof of immunization or an exemption (§53G-9-302).
- Required subjects
- None specified
Ways to homeschool here: Home school (§53G-6-204) · Regularly established private school
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Overview
Parents are solely responsible for selecting materials, deciding the time, place and method of instruction, and evaluating instruction (§53G-6-204(2)(a)). On request, the local board must identify recommended grade-level knowledge and skills (§53G-6-204(2)(c)). USBE notes the 2025 changes removed the affidavit and criminal-background attestation requirements. Home schooling may be done alone or in cooperation with other parents, including paid services (§53G-6-204(6)).
Legal options
- Home school (§53G-6-204)
- Regularly established private school
Requirements at a glance
- Notice: One-time initial notification (which may be a letter of intent) to the local school board of the district of residence when withdrawing a child to home school or choosing not to enroll; not required again if notice (including an affidavit) was given on or before May 7, 2025. The board keeps a record and acknowledges within 30 days. (Utah Code §53G-6-204(3)–(5))
- Testing or assessment: None; a local school board may not require standardized or other testing (§53G-6-204(2)(b)).
- Records: None; a local school board may not require records of instruction or attendance (§53G-6-204(2)(b)).
- Subjects: None specified
- Instruction time: Parent decides time, place and method of instruction (§53G-6-204(2)(a))
- Parent/teacher qualifications: None; a local school board may not require credentials (§53G-6-204(2)(b))
- Compulsory attendance ages: 6 to under 18, unless emancipated (§§53G-6-201(15), 53G-6-202(2))
Sources
This page summarizes the statutes and official pages listed in the sources block, as read on the last-checked date. It is general information, not legal advice; confirm current requirements with your state or local education agency.