Section 508 – Programs authorized — Minimum standards.

• (1) A local education agency may:
  • (a) allow a student to complete the classroom training portion of driver education through home study;
  • (b) provide each parent with driver education instructional materials to assist in parent involvement with driver education including behind-the-wheel driving materials;
  • (c) offer driver education outside of school hours in order to reduce the cost of providing driver education;
  • (d) offer driver education through community education programs;
  • (e) offer the classroom portion of driver education in the public schools and allow the student to complete the behind-the-wheel portion with a private provider:
    • (i) licensed under Section 53-3-504; and
    • (ii) not associated with the school or under contract with the school under Subsection 53G-10-503(3); or
  • (f) any combination of Subsections (1)(a) through (e).

• (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall establish in rule minimum standards for the school-related programs under Subsection (1).

Amended by Chapter 247, 2021 General Session