53G-5-406.5. Oath of office for charter school governing board members.
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Effective 5/6/2026
53G-5-406.5. Oath of office for charter school governing board members.
(1)Before entering upon the duties of office, each charter school governing board member shall take and subscribe to the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office as a charter school governing board member with fidelity."
(2)The charter school's authorizer shall ensure the oath is administered by:
(a)in accordance with Section 78B-1-142 , any person authorized to administer oaths;
(b)for a newly authorized charter school, a representative of the charter school's authorizer; or
(c)after the initial board is sworn in, the chair or another member of the charter school governing board.
(3)The charter school shall:
(a)in accordance with Subsection 51-1-2(2) , maintain a record of each governing board member's oath; and
(b)provide proof of compliance to the charter school's authorizer upon request.
Enacted by Chapter 228 , 2026 General Session