Education Definition Amendments

HB 233 clarifies the distinction between two categories of non-traditional education students in Utah: "home-based students" and "home school students." It creates specific definitions, stating that a "home-based student" uses public funds (like scholarship programs or state online courses) while a "home school student" receives parent-led instruction without public funding. The bill amends multiple education codes to ensure consistent terminology across laws, affecting how Utah categorizes students in scholarship programs versus parent-directed home schooling. No new funding or eligibility changes are introduced - only precise language updates to avoid confusion in existing policies.