53G-5-401. Status of charter schools.
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Effective 5/6/2026
53G-5-401. Status of charter schools.
(1)Charter schools:
(a)are considered to be public schools within the state's public education system;
(b)are subject to Subsection 53E-3-401(8) ; and
(c)shall be governed by an independent board whose members have taken the oath of office as described in Section 53G-5-406.5 , 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.
Amended by Chapter 228 , 2026 General Session