Utah Homeschool Documents & Templates

What to file

simple notice

Send to

local school board (board of education of the school district where the child resides)

Deadline

before the child begins home schooling

How often

one time

Free-form letter accepted?

Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Per HB 209 (effective May 7, 2025), the previous affidavit requirement was replaced with a simple notice of intent. Must include parent's intent to homeschool the child. One-time filing — no annual renewal. Criminal background check requirement was also removed. Parents who previously filed an affidavit do not need to file a new notice. The school board receives the notice but does not approve or deny it.

Utah Code 53G-6-204

Status

Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns

Send to

the school the child currently attends and the local school board (via notice of intent)

File the notice of intent with the local school board and notify the current school of withdrawal. Request copies of child's educational records. The school district cannot refuse the withdrawal or impose additional conditions. No mandatory waiting period.