1. (1)

   1. (a) A school shall investigate and approve or deny a completed application or complaint within a reasonable amount of time.

   2. (b) If a school denies an application or complaint, the school shall:

      1. (i) state written reasons for the denial or results of the investigation; and
      2. (ii) if appropriate, make suggested corrections to remedy the deficiency.

   3. (c) A school that denies a club school facilities use shall inform the club at the time of the denial of:

      1. (i) the factual and legal basis for the denial; and
      2. (ii) if appropriate, how the club could correct the basis for the denial.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A club, a student desirous of participating or speaking, or a complaining parent, has 10 school days from the date of the denial, suspension, or termination of the club to file a written appeal to a designee whom the LEA governing board authorizes.
   2. (b) The designee described in Subsection (2)(a) shall issue a determination within a reasonable amount of time from receipt of the appeal.
   3. (c) The decision described in Subsection (2)(b) is final and constitutes satisfaction of all administrative remedies unless an agreement of all parties extends the time for evaluation.
3. (3) A person directly affected by a decision made in accordance with the provisions of this part may appeal the decision by writing to a person designated by the LEA governing board.

Amended by Chapter 438, 2026 General Session