Section 306 – Science of reading curriculum.
Effective 5/4/2022 53G-10-306. Science of reading curriculum. Each LEA shall adopt science of reading curriculum and intervention programs as advised by the science of reading panel described in Section 53E-3-1003. Enacted by Chapter 285, 2022 General Session
Section 402 – Instruction in health — Parental consent requirements — Conduct and speech of school employees and volunteers — Political and religious doctrine prohibited.
Effective 5/12/2020 53G-10-402. Instruction in health — Parental consent requirements — Conduct and speech of school employees and volunteers — Political and religious doctrine prohibited. (1) As used in this section: (a) “LEA governing board” means a local school board or charter school governing board. (b) “Refusal skills” means instruction: (i) in a student’s ability […]
Section 403 – Required parental consent for sex education instruction.
Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-403. Required parental consent for sex education instruction. (1) As used in this section: (a) (i) “Sex education instruction” means any course material, unit, class, lesson, activity, or presentation that, as the focus of the discussion, provides instruction or information to a student about: (A) sexual abstinence; (B) human sexuality; (C) human reproduction; […]
Section 205 – Waivers of participation.
Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-205. Waivers of participation. (1) As used in this section, “school” means a public school. (2) If a parent of a student, or a secondary student, determines that the student’s participation in a portion of the curriculum or in an activity would require the student to affirm or deny a religious belief or […]
Section 302 – Instruction in American history and government — Study and posting of American heritage documents.
Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-302. Instruction in American history and government — Study and posting of American heritage documents. (1) The Legislature recognizes that a proper understanding of American history and government is essential to good citizenship, and that the public schools are the primary public institutions charged with responsibility for assisting children and youth in gaining […]
Section 303 – Teaching of American sign language.
Effective 7/1/2020 53G-10-303. Teaching of American sign language. (1) The Legislature recognizes that American sign language is a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with distinct grammar, syntax, and art forms. (2) American sign language shall be accorded equal status with other linguistic systems in the state’s public and higher education systems. (3) The state board, […]
Section 304 – Instruction on the flag of the United States of America.
Effective 5/12/2020 53G-10-304. Instruction on the flag of the United States of America. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall provide by rule for a program of instruction within the public schools relating to the flag of the United States. (2) The instruction shall include the […]
Section 202 – Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools.
Effective 5/14/2019 53G-10-202. Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. (1) Any instructional activity, performance, or display which includes examination of or presentations about religion, political or religious thought or expression, or the influence thereof on music, art, literature, law, politics, history, or any other element of the curriculum, including the comparative study of religions, […]
Section 203 – Expressions of belief — Discretionary time.
Effective 1/24/2018 53G-10-203. Expressions of belief — Discretionary time. (1) Expression of personal beliefs by a student participating in school-directed curricula or activities may not be prohibited or penalized unless the expression unreasonably interferes with order or discipline, threatens the well-being of persons or property, or violates concepts of civility or propriety appropriate to a […]
Section 204 – Civic and character education — Definitions — Legislative finding — Elements — Reporting requirements.
Effective 5/4/2022 53G-10-204. Civic and character education — Definitions — Legislative finding — Elements — Reporting requirements. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Character education” means reaffirming values and qualities of character which promote an upright and desirable citizenry. (b) “Civic education” means the cultivation of informed, responsible participation in political life by competent […]