R277-410-3. Accreditation of Public Schools

(1) A qualifying secondary school shall obtain accreditation from a regional accrediting body. (2) If a qualifying secondary school does not obtain accreditation before the beginning of the school's second year of operation, the credit awarded by the qualifying secondary school is considered earned from a non-accredited source as described in Section R277-705-3: (a) for the school's first year of operation; and (b) until the school becomes accredited. (3)(a) The Superintendent shall establish Utah-specific assurances demonstrating compliance with state law and Board rule to be followed by the accrediting body. (b) The Superintendent shall ensure that qualified secondary schools meet the Utah-specific assurances described in Subsection (3)(a). (4) The Superintendent may require on-site visits as part of the accreditation process.