For Utah Schools

Meet Utah’s character education requirement with GRiT.

Utah requires students to be taught core civic and character values in connection with regular school work. GRiT delivers it — through practice, not worksheets.

The requirement

What Utah requires

Utah Code § 53G-10-204 — Civic and character education
Read the statute (Utah Code § 53G-10-204) →

Utah law provides that students “shall be taught in connection with regular school work” a set of core civic and character values, including honesty, integrity, morality, civility, duty, honor, service, and obedience to law. Civic and character education is framed as a shared responsibility of schools and families.

The state board periodically reports to the Legislature’s Education Interim Committee on the methods used and the results. GRiT delivers those values as usable, brain-based skills with measurable growth.

Values named in the statute
HonestyIntegrityMoralityCivilityDutyHonorServiceObedience to law
How GRiT delivers it

Utah’s values, taught through GRiT

Respect, caring & citizenship
GRiT's relational intelligence core teaches students to read people, communicate with clarity, and repair conflict — respect and citizenship practiced, not just posted.
Self-control & responsibility
Brain-based tools teach students to recognize and regulate the stress response in real time — the foundation of self-control and accountability.
Perseverance & diligence
Real habit rewiring turns intentions into repeatable action, so grit and follow-through are built through practice.
Honesty, fairness & good character
Identity and self-leadership work anchors students in values and intrinsic motivation, the root of durable character.
Why Utah schools choose GRiT

Built for the requirement, not bolted on

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Neuroscience-based

Not a feelings worksheet. GRiT teaches how the brain and stress response work, as tools students actually use.

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Measured in real time

GRiT Compass shows growth across five dynamics, so Utah leaders can report impact, not just activity.

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Live in under a week

Grade-banded for K–12 through college, with a light weekly footprint that fits the school day.

Since using GRiT

Measurable shifts in weeks

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Fewer disciplinary referrals
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does Utah require character education?

Yes. Utah Code § 53G-10-204 provides that students shall be taught, in connection with regular school work, core civic and character values including honesty, integrity, morality, civility, duty, honor, service, and obedience to law.

What values does Utah's statute name?

Honesty, integrity, morality, civility, duty, honor, service, and obedience to law.

Does GRiT meet Utah's character education requirement?

Yes. GRiT delivers those values as usable, brain-based skills for K–12 through college, and measures growth with GRiT Compass.

Bring GRiT to your Utah district

Meet § 53G-10-204 with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.

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This is a plain-language summary of Utah Code § 53G-10-204 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your district and the Utah State Board of Education.