As used in this part:

1. (1) "Federal law" means:

   1. (a) a statute passed by the Congress of the United States; or

   2. (b) a final regulation:

      1. (i) adopted by an administrative agency of the United States government; and
      2. (ii) published in the code of federal regulations or the federal register.

2. (2) "Reasonably accommodate" means an LEA shall make its best effort to enable a parent to exercise a parental right specified in Section 53G-6-803:

   1. (a) without substantial impact to staff and resources, including employee working conditions, safety and supervision on school premises and for school activities, and the efficient allocation of expenditures; and

   2. (b) while balancing:

      1. (i) the parental rights of parents;
      2. (ii) the educational needs of other students;
      3. (iii) the academic and behavioral impacts to a classroom;
      4. (iv) a teacher's workload; and
      5. (v) the assurance of the safe and efficient operation of a school.

Amended by Chapter 293, 2019 General Session