1. (1) In addition to the election notice requirements of Section 53G-7-1202, the principal shall provide notice of:

   1. (a) the location where a ballot may be cast; and
   2. (b) the means by which a ballot may be cast, whether in person, by mail, or by electronic transfer.

2. (2)(a) A school community council may establish a procedure that allows a parent to mail a ballot to the school in the event the distance between a parent and the voting location would otherwise discourage parental participation.

   1. (b) A mailed or hand-delivered ballot shall meet the same timeline as a ballot voted in person.

3. (3)(a) A school, school district, or local school board may allow a parent to vote by electronic ballot through a district approved election process that is consistent with the election requirements in Subsection 53G-7-1202(5).

   1. (b) If allowed, the school or school district shall clearly explain on its website the opportunity to vote by electronic means.
4. (4) In the event of a change in statute or rule affecting the composition of a school community council, a council member who is elected or appointed before the change may complete the term for which the member was elected.

KEY: school community councils

Date of Last Change: February 9, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 5, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); Title 53G, Chapter 7, Part 12