1. (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. (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. (3) A home school student who desires to participate in statewide assessments may participate in an LEA convenient to the student's circumstances.

4. (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:

   1. (a) an annual schedule of statewide assessments dates;
   2. (b) the locations at which home school students may be tested; and
   3. (c) policies for home school student participation.

5. (5) An LEA shall develop a policy regarding home school student participation in statewide assessments, which:

   1. (a) may not require a home school student to pay a fee that is not charged to traditional students;
   2. (b) shall include notice to home school students or parents of any required parent or adult participation; and
   3. (c) shall include reasonable timelines for home school requests for participation and LEA response.

KEY: home school, private school, participation, achievement tests

Date of Last Change: December 11, 2023

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401; 53E-4-302(1)(a)