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State Requirements

Homeschooling in Utah

Regulation: Low-Moderate

Annual affidavit filed with local district. No testing or portfolio review required.

How to start
File a signed affidavit of exemption with your local school district each year.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Required subjects
No specific state-mandated list.
Testing
Not required.
Dual enrollment
Available.

Getting started

File a signed affidavit with your local school district each year to claim the homeschool exemption. This is a simple, one-page form.

Requirements

Utah has no state-mandated subject list, testing requirements, or portfolio review. The affidavit satisfies the legal requirement.

Funding

Utah's Fits All Scholarship program provides meaningful education funding for homeschool families. This is one of the more generous programs in the country — worth exploring.

Funding Available

Utah Fits All Scholarship

Utah's education savings account program provides significant funding for homeschool students. Funds can be used for curriculum, tutoring, and other approved educational expenses. Contact the Utah State Board of Education for current amounts and eligibility.

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Legal reference: Utah Code §53G-6-204 · Last reviewed: 2026-01