Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-6-205

• School-age child: means a minor who:
       (10)(a) is at least six years old but younger than 18 years old; and
       (10)(b) is not emancipated. See Utah Code 53G-6-201
• Valid excuse: means :
            (13)(a)(i) an illness, which may be either mental or physical, regardless of whether the school-age child or parent provides documentation from a medical professional;
            (13)(a)(ii) mental or behavioral health of the school-age child;
            (13)(a)(iii) a family death;
            (13)(a)(iv) an approved school activity;
            (13)(a)(v) an absence permitted by a school-age child's:

                 (13)(a)(v)(A) individualized education program; or

                 (13)(a)(v)(B) Section 504 accommodation plan;
            (13)(a)(vi) an absence permitted in accordance with Subsection 53G-6-803(5); or
            (13)(a)(vii) any other excuse established as valid by a local school board, charter school governing board, or school district. See Utah Code 53G-6-201