Utah Code Title 53G. Public Education System--Local Administration § 53G-5-304. Charter schools authorized by the State Charter School Board--Application process--Prohibited basis of application denial

(1)(a) An applicant seeking authorization of a charter school from the State Charter School Board shall provide a copy of the application to the local school board of the school district in which the proposed charter school shall be located either before or at the same time it files its application with the State Charter School Board.

(b) The local school board may review the application and may offer suggestions or recommendations to the applicant or the State Charter School Board prior to its acting on the application.

(c) The State Charter School Board shall give due consideration to suggestions or recommendations made by the local school board under Subsection (1)(b).

(d) The State Charter School Board shall review and, by majority vote, either approve or deny the application.

(e) A charter school application may not be denied on the basis that the establishment of the charter school will have any or all of the following impacts on a public school, including another charter school:

(a) application requirements, in accordance with Section 53G-5-302;

(b) application process, including timelines, in accordance with this section;  and

(c) minimum academic, financial, and enrollment standards.