# Utah Code § 53G-7-202: Waivers from state board rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_202

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53G-7-202
- **Heading:** Waivers from state board rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53G / Chapter 53G-7 / § 53G-7-202

## Text

(1) A charter school or any other public school or school district may apply to the state board for a waiver of any state board rule that inhibits or hinders the school or the school district from accomplishing its mission or educational goals set out in its strategic plan or charter agreement. (2) The state board may grant the waiver, unless: (a) the waiver would cause the school district or the school to be in violation of state or federal law; or (b) the waiver would threaten the health, safety, or welfare of students in the district or at the school. (3) If the state board denies the waiver, the reason for the denial shall be provided in writing to the waiver applicant.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53G-7-101 § 53G-7-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-202 § 53G-7-202. Waivers from state board rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-203 § 53G-7-203. Kindergartens -- Establishment -- Funding -- Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_203.md)
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- [Utah Code § 53G-7-205 § 53G-7-205. Assessment of emerging and early reading skills -- Resources provided by school districts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-206 § 53G-7-206. Acceptance of credits and grades awarded by accredited schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-207 § 53G-7-207. Period of silence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_207.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-208 § 53G-7-208. Local governmental entities and school districts -- Contracts and cooperation -- Disbursement of funds -- Municipal and county representative participation in local school board meetings -- Notice required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_208.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-209 § 53G-7-209. Use of public school buildings and grounds as civic centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_209.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-210 § 53G-7-210. Local school boards' and charter school governing boards' responsibility for school buildings and grounds when used as civic centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_210.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-211 § 53G-7-211. Display of American flag.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_211.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-212 § 53G-7-212. Voter registration forms for high school students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_212.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-213 § 53G-7-213. Child care centers in public schools -- Requirements -- Availability -- Compliance with state and local laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_213.md)
- [Utah Code § 53G-7-214 § 53G-7-214. Honorary high school diploma for certain veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_214.md)

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