Utah revokes license of boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as teen

The state of Utah has officially revoked the license of the Provo Canyon school, a boarding facility where celebrity Paris Hilton has publicly stated she was abused as a teenager. The state's action, effective Monday, directly addresses allegations of mistreatment at the school.

According to the state's health and human services department, the Provo Canyon school "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients." This failure is cited as the primary reason for the license revocation, which impacts the school's campus in Springville.

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failed the children in its care

Hilton has been a vocal advocate against such facilities, stating in a previous comment that the Provo Canyon school "failed the children in its care" and had faced abuse allegations for decades. The school now has a 15-day window to formally request a hearing to contest the state's decision.

The revocation signifies a move by Utah authorities to address long-standing concerns about the treatment of children in certain residential facilities. The state's action follows multiple noncompliance issues identified against the school.

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failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients