Utah Homeschool Requirements – 2025
Here’s a clean, professional summary of Utah’s current homeschool law:
Homeschooling in Utah is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 53G-6-204. The law was updated on May 7, 2025 by House Bill 209, which replaced the previous affidavit requirement with a one-time notice of intent.
Key Requirements
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Requirement |
Details |
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Compulsory Attendance Age |
6–18 years old. Children in this age range who are homeschooled can be excused from public school attendance |
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Notification |
Yes. Parents must submit a one-time notice of intent to their local school district when starting to homeschool. This replaces the old affidavit. If you already filed an affidavit before May 7, 2025, you do not need to resubmit |
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Excuse Certificate |
After the district receives your notice, they issue an excuse certificate within 30 days acknowledging your homeschool |
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Teacher Qualifications |
None required. Parents are not required to meet specific educational credentials |
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Curriculum & Subjects |
No state-mandated subjects. Parents choose all instructional materials and textbooks |
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Instructional Time |
No required days or hours. School boards may not require attendance or instruction records |
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Assessments |
Not required. The district has no authority to evaluate homeschool instruction |
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Immunization |
Not required for students who are exclusively homeschooled |
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Background Check |
No longer required. As of May 7, 2025, parents do not need to provide criminal background information |
Parent Responsibilities
Once you’ve filed your notice, you’re solely responsible for your child’s education. This includes selecting curriculum, setting the schedule, and choosing the time and place of instruction. School districts may choose to make textbooks or resources available, but they aren’t obligated to.
