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2021 Utah Code
Title 53G - Public Education System -- Local Administration
Chapter 10 - Curriculum Participation and Requirements
Part 2 - General Requirements and Participation
Section 203 - Expressions of belief -- Discretionary time.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 53G-10-203 (2021)
Effective 1/24/2018
53G-10-203. Expressions of belief -- Discretionary time.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session
53G-10-203. Expressions of belief -- Discretionary time.
- (1) Expression of personal beliefs by a student participating in school-directed curricula or activities may not be prohibited or penalized unless the expression unreasonably interferes with order or discipline, threatens the well-being of persons or property, or violates concepts of civility or propriety appropriate to a school setting.
- (2)
- (a) As used in this section, "discretionary time" means noninstructional time during which a student is free to pursue personal interests.
- (b) Free exercise of voluntary religious practice or freedom of speech by students during discretionary time shall not be denied unless the conduct unreasonably interferes with the ability of school officials to maintain order and discipline, unreasonably endangers persons or property, or violates concepts of civility or propriety appropriate to a school setting.
- (3) Any limitation under Sections 53G-10-203 and 53G-10-205 on student expression, practice, or conduct shall be by the least restrictive means necessary to satisfy the school's interests as stated in those sections, or to satisfy another specifically identified compelling governmental interest.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session
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