Utah · Through 2026 General Session

Utah Code § 26B-2-131: Child-placing agency responsibility for educational services -- Payment of costs.

(1) A child-placing agency shall ensure that the requirements of Subsections 53G-6-202(2) and 53G-6-203(1) are met through the provision of appropriate educational services for all children served in the state by the child-placing agency.
(2)
(a) If the educational services described in Subsection (1) are provided through a public school and the custodial parent or legal guardian resides outside the state, the child-placing agency shall pay all educational costs required under Sections 53G-6-306 and 53G-7-503.
(b) If the educational services described in Subsection (1) are provided through a public school and the custodial parent or legal guardian resides within the state, then the child-placing agency shall pay all educational costs required under Section 53G-7-503.
(3) A child in the custody or under the care of a Utah state agency is exempt from the payment of fees required under Subsection (2).
(4) A public school shall admit any child living within the public school's boundaries who is under the supervision of a child-placing agency upon payment by the child-placing agency of the tuition and fees required under Subsection (2).

Where this section sits in the code

Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code
Chapter 26B-2 Licensing and Certifications
Part 26B-2-1 Human Services Programs and Facilities

(2)

(a) If the educational services described in Subsection (1) are provided through a public school and the custodial parent or legal guardian resides outside the state, the child-placing agency shall pay all educational costs required under Sections 53G-6-306 and 53G-7-503.

(b) If the educational services described in Subsection (1) are provided through a public school and the custodial parent or legal guardian resides within the state, then the child-placing agency shall pay all educational costs required under Section 53G-7-503.

(3) A child in the custody or under the care of a Utah state agency is exempt from the payment of fees required under Subsection (2).

(4) A public school shall admit any child living within the public school's boundaries who is under the supervision of a child-placing agency upon payment by the child-placing agency of the tuition and fees required under Subsection (2).

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