# Utah Code § 53G-7-209: Use of public school buildings and grounds as civic centers

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53G_S53G_7_209

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53G-7-209
- **Heading:** Use of public school buildings and grounds as civic centers
- **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-7-209

## Text

(1) As used in this section, "civic center" means a public school building or ground, including a charter school building or ground, that is established and maintained as a limited public forum for supervised recreational activities and meetings. (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), all public school buildings and grounds shall be civic centers. (3) The use of school property as a civic center: (a) may not interfere with a school function or purpose; and (b) is considered a permit for governmental immunity purposes for a governmental entity under Subsection 63G-7-201(4)(c). (4) The organizer of an event may not use a civic center unless the organizer resides within the geographic boundaries of the school district in which the civic center is located.

## 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)
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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)
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- [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)
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