Homeschooling Under Utah’s Homeschool Statute

Utah law specifically refers to homeschooling in Utah Code Ann. § 53G-6-204. To homeschool under this statute, you’ll need to follow these guidelines.

Note: Utah Code Ann. § 53G-6-204 was amended on May 7, 2025, replacing the affidavit requirement with a notice of intent. The rest of the requirements remain the same. If you previously filed an affidavit for your student, you are not required to submit a new notice of intent for that child.

1. File a notice of intent

You must file a one-time notice of intent with your local school board for each of your children when you start homeschooling. HSLDA members can use the notice of intent form attached below.

After the school board receives your notice of intent, you will receive an excuse certificate acknowledging your homeschool program within 30 days. You do not need to refile your notice as long as you continue to homeschool.

2. Provide instruction to your children

There are no required days of instruction nor required subjects for homeschoolers in Utah. The parent is solely responsible for the “selection of instructional materials and textbooks.”

Please note: The information on this page has been reviewed by an attorney, but it should not be taken as legal advice specific to your individual situation.