Utahns want more microschools. What comes next matters.

février 12, 2026

Dear Friend,

Across Utah, more families are asking a simple but powerful question: Why shouldn't education be built around students instead of systems?

That's the idea behind microschools. They are small, flexible, community-driven learning environments that put kids first and empower parents and educators to innovate.

Microschools come in all shapes and sizes, but they share a few core principles: fewer students, personalized instruction, and the freedom to design learning around curiosity and real-world problem solving. They aren't bound by rigid, one-size-fits-all schedules or massive campuses. Instead, they thrive on creativity and connection, whether in a small classroom, community space, or even a home with the right vision.

And here's the exciting part: Utahns aren't just curious about microschools, they support them.

A recent Libertas Institute/Overton Insights poll shows 69% of Utah voters would back a small microschool opening in their neighborhood. That majority support spans party lines, with broad backing from both Republicans and Democrats alike.

That kind of bipartisan agreement on education options is rare, and it matters. Utah parents aren't waiting for permission to innovate; they want more opportunities for their children to thrive in settings that fit their unique needs and interests. Microschools are one of those opportunities, and lawmakers are taking notice.

Right now, House Bill 126 is moving through the legislature. Sponsored by Rep. Ariel Defay, this bill removes unnecessary barriers by clarifying where microschools can open and affirming that founders can convert a home into a microschool, so long as basic standards are met. That clarity cuts through costly delays and red tape that have held back would-be founders and frustrated local officials alike.

In plain terms: HB 126 means it will be easier, and faster, for passionate educators, parents, and entrepreneurs to open microschools right here in Utah.

This isn't about changing what education means so much as giving Utah families more of what they already want. Parents want options. Voters are signaling loudly that they support creative, community-based learning. And lawmakers now have a clear mandate to act.

I'll keep you updated as HB 126 advances. In the meantime, I'd love to hear from you. Have you started a microschool or searched for one for your child? Just reply to this email and let us know what you've experienced.

In liberty,