UT HB0204

Utah higher education institutions must reasonably accommodate students' sincerely held religious and conscience beliefs by excusing participation, offering alternative deadlines, or providing alternative examinations or assignments

Accommodations are required for courses mandated for graduation or academic majors, provided the accommodation does not create a "fundamental alteration" that changes the essential nature, objectives, or standards of the class, program, or degree

Instructors cannot compel students to publicly take or communicate a specified position on matters of public concern, including requiring students to write letters to lawmakers, editors, or publish opinions on social media

Institutions must designate neutral arbiters with academic expertise to review denied accommodation requests, establish policies with reasonable timeframes for requests and responses, and submit annual reports to the Utah Board of Higher Education by December 1 each year

The bill takes effect May 6, 2026, and requires institutions to report their newly created accommodation policies to the board by December 1, 2026