Utah recently simplified its homeschool law — a 2025 update replaced the notarized affidavit with a simple one-time notice of intent.
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Under House Bill 209 (effective May 2025), Utah replaced its notarized homeschool affidavit with a simpler one-time notice of intent. Families who already filed the old affidavit don't need to refile — it remains valid.
Utah Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What Utah Does NOT Require
No notarized affidavit anymore — a simple notice of intent replaces it as of the 2025 update
No disclosure of criminal background history when notifying the district (removed under HB 209)
No specific curriculum, textbook, or program required
No set number of school days or instructional hours mandated
No attendance records or instruction records may be required by school districts
No standardized testing required
📚 What Utah DOES Require
File a one-time notice of intent with your local school board for each child when starting homeschooling
Families who already filed the old notarized affidavit do not need to refile — it remains valid under the new law
After submission, expect an excuse certificate acknowledging your homeschool program within 30 days
📚 Required Subjects in Utah
No state-mandated subject list — parents choose curriculum, materials, and subjects freely
Utah's law is notably hands-off on subject requirements — there is no statutory list of required subjects, leaving curriculum choice entirely to the family.
📁 Record-Keeping in Utah
Utah school districts may not require attendance records or instruction records from homeschool families
Keep your excuse certificate (issued within 30 days of your notice of intent) for your own records
If you filed the old notarized affidavit previously, retain that document — it remains valid without needing to refile under the new law
Beyond the one-time notice, there's no ongoing state reporting requirement
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with your state department of education or the Home School Legal Defense Association (hslda.org). Laws can change and this page is for general reference only.
Getting Started / Withdrawing from Public School in Utah
File a one-time notice of intent with your local school board for each child you're homeschooling — this is a simple notification, no longer a notarized affidavit, following Utah's House Bill 209 update effective May 2025. You'll receive an excuse certificate acknowledging your homeschool program within 30 days of submission, and you won't need to refile as long as you continue homeschooling. If you already filed the old notarized affidavit before this law changed, it remains valid and you do not need to submit a new notice.
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Utah Homeschool Resources
Utah State Board of Education — Home School — schools.utah.gov/parent/homeschool — Official state guidance on the notice of intent process.
Utah Home Education Association (UHEA) — uhea.org — Statewide advocacy organization with detailed filing instructions and updates on HB 209.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy with Utah-specific guidance on the recent law change.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in Utah
Does Utah still require a notarized homeschool affidavit?
No — as of House Bill 209 (effective May 2025), Utah replaced the notarized affidavit with a simple, non-notarized notice of intent. If you already filed the old affidavit, it remains valid and you don't need to refile.
How many school days does Utah require?
Utah law does not require homeschool families to follow a set number of school days or instructional hours.
Can my school district require attendance records from my Utah homeschool?
No — Utah school districts may not require parents to keep attendance records or records of instruction.
Does Utah require a specific curriculum?
No. Utah does not require homeschool families to use any particular curriculum, textbook, or program — parents choose materials and subjects freely.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for Utah families?
Lumi Academy gives Utah families a complete, ready-to-go Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum without needing to research or assemble materials yourself — ideal given Utah's flexible, low-documentation approach to homeschool oversight.
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