Policy & Legislative Updates

Clear, accessible updates from UHOPE on Utah home-education policy.
Here you’ll find public summaries of bills, official board messages, and guidance for families as legislation evolves. We keep this page simple and easy to navigate so you can get the information you need quickly.

​UHOPE Public Statements

UHOPE is committed to helping families understand the policy landscape surrounding home education in Utah.
Here, we publish our official summaries, clarifications, and explanations on issues that impact homeschoolers.
We keep these statements concise and easy to reference.
You can open each document for the full details.

UHOPE Public Summary: Education Service Provider  (ESP) Transition to Local Education Agency (LEA) Bill

Written December 2, 2025
A clear overview of the proposed transition of Education Service Provider (ESP) programs to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including what changes for families and why the state is restructuring these provisions.
[Read the full public summary →]

Parent Input on ESP Transition to LEA Bill (explained above)
UHOPE is gathering parent feedback to better understand questions and concerns related to this bill. This input was used in our virtual Information Meeting which was  held on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m., as well as used to help inform our ongoing review and conversations.
Click here  to share feedback on Education Service Provider Transition to Local Education Agency Bill
​Contact us if you wish to be part of the parent panel to reach out to Rep. Walter on this issue