Section R277-604-4 - Home School Students(1) A home school student who is a Utah resident, as defined under Section 53G-6-302, may participate in statewide assessments as provided in this rule.(2) A home school student may participate in statewide assessments only if the student has satisfied the home schooling requirements of Section 53G-6-204.(3) A home school student who desires to participate in statewide assessments may participate in an LEA convenient to the student's circumstances.(4) A home school student or parent may request the following from the LEA in which the home school student is participating in statewide assessments: (a) an annual schedule of statewide assessments dates;(b) the locations at which home school students may be tested; and(c) policies for home school student participation.(5) An LEA shall develop a policy regarding home school student participation in statewide assessments, which:(a) may not require a home school student to pay a fee that is not charged to traditional students;(b) shall include notice to home school students or parents of any required parent or adult participation; and(c) shall include reasonable timelines for home school requests for participation and LEA response.Utah Admin. Code R277-604-4
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-1, effective 12/8/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/31/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-11, effective 5/26/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-24, effective 12/11/2023