Utah enacted a new law that lets college students opt out of coursework when assignments conflict with their religious or personal beliefs. The law requires professors to offer an alternative assignment or exam as long as the accommodation does not change the fundamental nature of the course. A reported example involves a Weber State University student who, after being assigned a film with content she said conflicted with her beliefs, sought to avoid the assignment rather than complete the course requirements. The law’s guardrails limit accommodations to general education and major-required courses. The policy is polarizing: supporters say it prevents students from being forced to engage with content that violates core values, while opponents argue that exposure is part of educational development and helps students understand their own perspectives. For higher education institutions, the law creates new compliance duties for faculty and academic departments and may require updated syllabi, accommodation processes, and documentation practices.