Homeschooling in Utah: How To Homeschool While Following State Laws

by Rita Onyx

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular. Just in the last years alone, homeschooling rose up by 700%. What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.

There are many benefits to homeschooling; it gives parents freedom in choosing the curriculums and subjects their children learn. Remote learning also ensures their children are kept safe, away from potential dangers like bullying or viruses in public schools. It’s a win-win situation.

Thinking of homeschooling your children too? Then follow this quick guide on how to homeschool your children if you live in Utah. Know the Utah homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.

Quick Facts: 

• There is one way to homeschool
• Children between 6-18 of age must be in school 
• You MUST notify your local school district of your intentions
• There ARE teacher qualifications
• There are NO state mandated subjects 
• There are NO required assessments or testing
• There are NO immunization requirements

How to Homeschool Under the Homeschool Statute

• Submit a signed and notarized affidavit with the local school board for each of your children that you will be homeschooling when you start

• Include in the affidavit:

1. Statement that your child will be attending a homeschool
2. Parents assume sole responsibility for the education of the child (except for the portion of time when they are dual-enrolled in a public school)

• Subjects, curriculum, hours of instruction are under the jurisdiction of the parents

Helpful links:

https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/homeschool

http://www.uhea.org/utah-homeschool-laws/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/utah.html

Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education

• Utah State Office of Education
  250 East 500 South
  P.O. Box 144200
  Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
  Phone: (801) 538-7500
  Fax: (801) 538-7521
  Website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/main/

• U.S. Department of Education, Utah

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.