Bill > HB0358

This bill amends existing Utah law to shift the primary measure for public school instructional time from a minimum number of days or instructional hours to a minimum number of credit hours for students in grades 9 through 12, provided they are enrolled in an "attendance-validated program," which means student participation is tracked by physical or virtual attendance and involves direct teacher interaction. This change allows for more flexibility in scheduling for high schools, while also updating references to this new credit-based system in the context of online students' eligibility for extracurricular activities. The bill also clarifies that reallocating instructional hours for teacher preparation or professional development is still permissible under certain conditions and requires parental notification. Finally, this bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0358.html