{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-53e-4-209","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 53E-4-209","heading":"Test-out option for core classes.","body":"(1) As used in this section, \"core class\" means a course in English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies and other courses required for high school graduation as described in Section 53E-4-204.\n(2) Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the state board shall establish statewide test-out options for core classes that allow students in grades 9 through 12 to demonstrate proficiency in the content of a core class without attending or enrolling in the course.\n(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules to:\n(a) establish clear academic proficiency standards for each test-out option aligned with the state core standards;\n(b) develop standardized assessments or portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery;\n(c) establish procedures for grading or providing a pass or fail designation for transcript and grade point average purposes;\n(d) create procedures to notify students and parents of test-out opportunities; and\n(e) ensure consistency with graduation standards.\n(4) An LEA shall:\n(a) offer students the statewide test-out options established by the state board under this section; and\n(b) administer the test-out options in accordance with state board rules.\n(5) A student who earns credit through the test-out process is not required to attend the course and is exempt from any attendance-based grading policy under Section 53G-6-213.\n(6) If a student enrolls in a core class, the LEA shall require compliance with any applicable course attendance requirements described in Section 53G-6-213 as part of the student's grade.","path":["Title 53E Public Education System -- State Administration","Chapter 53E-4 Academic Standards, Assessments, and Materials","Part 53E-4-2 Standards"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53E/Chapter4/53E-4-S209.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:33Z","sha256":"ae4d1af2cbc5afc9b50ec60f2d84351a295adc173201b9d77d39131c7f150fcd","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-53e-4-208","next":"us-ut/utah-code-53e-4-210"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}