Utah Admin. Code R277-426-3 - Qualifications

For the purposes of receiving services under federal programs:

(1) "Private or non-public school" means a school which:

(a) is owned and operated by:

(i) an individual;

(ii) a religious institution;

(iii) a partnership; or

(iv) a corporation other than the State, a subdivision of the State, or the Federal government;

(b) is supported primarily by non-public funds;

(c) vests the operation and determination of its program with other than publicly-elected or appointed officials;

(d) teaches the required subjects on each grade level as designated by the Board for the same length of time as students must be taught in the public schools;

(e) is properly licensed, if so required by the appropriate governmental jurisdiction;

(f) complies with any state and local ordinances and codes pertaining to the operation of that type of facility or institution; and

(g) possesses a UEI number.

(2) "Non-profit school" means a school which:

(a) is not a part of the public school system;

(b) is operated with no intention of making a profit;

(c) does not primarily provide educational services to students enrolled in for profit residential programs;

(d) possesses:

(i) a State of Utah tax exemption number;

(ii) a UEI number;

(iii) a United States Internal Revenue Service Employer Identification Number; and

(iv) a favorable Exempt Organization Determination Letter;

(e) teaches the required subjects on each grade level as designated by the Board for the same length of time as students must be taught in the public schools if required by the federal program;

(f) is properly licensed, if so required by the appropriate governmental jurisdiction; and

(g) complies with any state or local legal requirements pertaining to the operation of that type facility or institution.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-426-3

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-23, effective 11/7/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-22, effective 11/7/2022