1. (1) A qualifying secondary school shall obtain accreditation from a regional accrediting body.

2. (2) If a qualifying secondary school does not obtain accreditation before the beginning of the school's second year of operation, the credit awarded by the qualifying secondary school is considered earned from a non-accredited source as described in Section R277-705-3:

   1. (a) for the school's first year of operation; and
   2. (b) until the school becomes accredited.

3. (3)(a) The Superintendent shall establish Utah-specific assurances demonstrating compliance with state law and Board rule to be followed by the accrediting body.

   1. (b) The Superintendent shall ensure that qualified secondary schools meet the Utah-specific assurances described in Subsection (3)(a).
4. (4) The Superintendent may require on-site visits as part of the accreditation process.

KEY: accreditation, public schools, nonpublic schools

Date of Last Change: July 22, 2022

Notice of Continuation: May 16, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(c); 53E-3-401(4)