Utah generally prohibits any person from possessing any firearm at a place that the person knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is in a public or private elementary or secondary school, or on the grounds of any such school.

Utah generally prohibits any person from possessing any firearm at a place that the person knows, or reasonably believes, is in a public or private institution of higher education or an the grounds of such an institution.

Utah prohibits any person from possessing any firearm at a place that the person knows, or reasonably believes, is inside the room or rooms where a preschool or child-care operation is being held.

Concealed weapons permit holders are not subject to these prohibitions, except that the holder of a provisional permit (issued only to those 18 years of age and younger than age 21) may not carry a concealed firearm in a public or private elementary or secondary school, or on the grounds of any such school. Other exceptions include:

In Utah, any student in a public elementary or secondary school who possesses or controls a firearm shall be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year. The student may also be subject to penalties for unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor generally.

While the Utah State Board of Regents generally has the power to enact regulations governing the conduct of university and college students, faculty, and employees, Utah law expressly reserves to the Utah State Legislature the authority to regulate firearms at higher education institutions. Therefore, while the Utah State Board of Regents maintains limited authority to regulate firearms in the areas listed below, it may not otherwise authorize higher education institutions to restrict the lawful possession or carrying of firearms. Specifically, the State Board of Regents may authorize a higher education institution to:

For more information about the rights of public entities to regulate firearms on public property, see Local Authority to Regulate Firearms in Utah.