1. (1) Before entering upon the duties of office, each charter school governing board member shall take and subscribe to the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office as a charter school governing board member with fidelity."

2. (2) The charter school's authorizer shall ensure the oath is administered by:

   1. (a) in accordance with Section 78B-1-142, any person authorized to administer oaths;
   2. (b) for a newly authorized charter school, a representative of the charter school's authorizer; or
   3. (c) after the initial board is sworn in, the chair or another member of the charter school governing board.

3. (3) The charter school shall:

   1. (a) in accordance with Subsection 51-1-2(2), maintain a record of each governing board member's oath; and
   2. (b) provide proof of compliance to the charter school's authorizer upon request.

Enacted by Chapter 228, 2026 General Session