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Utah Code Title 53G. Public Education System--Local Administration § 53G-5-401. Status of charter schools

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Charter schools are:

(a) considered to be public schools within the state's public education system;

(b) subject to Subsection 53E-3-401(8); and

(c) governed by independent boards and held accountable to a legally binding written contractual agreement.

(2) A charter school may be established by:

(a) creating a new school; or

(b) converting an existing district school to charter status.

(3) A parochial school or home school is not eligible for charter school status.

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