UT SB0058

Defines "chronic absenteeism" as missing 10% or more of instructional days for students enrolled at least 60 calendar days, and requires LEAs to conduct regular attendance data reviews to identify at-risk students and implement tiered interventions

Requires LEAs to notify parents within two instructional days of an unexcused absence, maintain accurate attendance records, and train staff annually on attendance policies and procedures

Establishes state board authority to set minimum attendance data quality standards, conduct periodic audits, publish annual statewide attendance reports, and withhold funding from LEAs failing to meet standards after a 60-day corrective action period

Creates two program categories: "attendance validated programs" measuring participation through physical or virtual attendance, and "learner validated programs" for competency-based learning measuring progress through demonstrated academic achievement

Requires students to demonstrate personal care independence (toilet training) before public school enrollment beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, with exemptions for students with IEPs, Section 504 plans, or conditions subject to federal child find requirements