Provo Canyon Schools Face Closure After License Revocations Impacting Dozens of Juveniles
Provo Canyon Schools' Springville and Provo campuses are facing closure on August 6 and August 16, respectively, after the Utah Department of Health and Human Services revoked their licenses due to a failure to protect students. This decision impacts dozens…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 30, 2026 —
Two campuses of Provo Canyon Schools are slated for closure following the revocation of their operating licenses by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The Springville campus is scheduled to close on August 6, with the Provo campus to follow on August 16. The department cited a failure to protect students as the reason for the license revocations.
The closures will affect dozens of juveniles currently receiving treatment at the facilities. These students and their families are now in a race against time to secure placements at alternative treatment programs before the specified closure dates. The situation leaves many families scrambling to navigate the complexities of finding suitable new facilities on short notice.
Provo Canyon Schools has reportedly appealed the decision to revoke their licenses. However, the closure deadlines remain active as the appeals process unfolds. Further details regarding the specific incidents or systemic issues that led to the determination of a failure to protect students were not immediately provided.
The impact of these closures extends beyond the immediate disruption for students and families. It raises questions about the oversight and regulatory processes concerning facilities that serve vulnerable youth. The status of the school’s appeal and any potential outcomes that could alter the closure dates are currently pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Tombs on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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