R277-604-4. Home School Students

(1) A home school student who is a Utah resident, as defined under Section 53G-6-302, may participate in statewide assessments as provided in this rule. (2) A home school student may participate in statewide assessments only if the student has satisfied the home schooling requirements of Section 53G-6-204. (3) A home school student who desires to participate in statewide assessments may participate in an LEA convenient to the student's circumstances. (4) A home school student or parent may request the following from the LEA in which the home school student is participating in statewide assessments: (a) an annual schedule of statewide assessments dates; (b) the locations at which home school students may be tested; and (c) policies for home school student participation. (5) An LEA shall develop a policy regarding home school student participation in statewide assessments, which: (a) may not require a home school student to pay a fee that is not charged to traditional students; (b) shall include notice to home school students or parents of any required parent or adult participation; and (c) shall include reasonable timelines for home school requests for participation and LEA response.