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Last updated: June 2026
Utah has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Homeschool Options: Utah has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: Utah has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Utah requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: Utah does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Utah does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Utah does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Utah does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Utah does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Utah, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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