R277-496. K-3 Reading Software Licenses

R277.  Education, Administration.

R277-496.  K-3 Reading Software Licenses.

R277-496-1.  Authority and Purpose.

          (1)  This rule is authorized by:

          (a)  Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

          (b)  Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah constitution and state law; and

          (c)  Section 53F-4-203, which requires the Board to administer funds for early interactive reading software for early grades.

          (2)  The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria and procedures to administer the K-3 reading software program.

R277-496-2.  Definitions.

          "Early interactive reading software" or "K-3 reading software license" means technology tools and software that adjust the presentation of educational material according to a student's weaknesses and strengths, as indicated by the student's responses to questions.

R277-496-3.  K-3 Reading Software Licenses.

          (1)  An LEA shall select one or more technology providers through an LEA-approved selection process.

          (2)(a)  An LEA shall enter into a data sharing agreement with a provider selected in accordance with Subsection (1).

          (b)  An LEA's data sharing agreement with a software provider shall require the software provider to share information with a third party program evaluator selected by the Superintendent.

          (c)  An LEA shall provide a signed copy of the LEA's data sharing agreement to the Superintendent before receiving reimbursement for allocated funds.

          (3)  A school may not require a student to participate in the K-3 reading software license program.

R277-496-5.  Reporting.

          (1)  A provider that provides K-3 reading software licenses shall provide information upon request by the Superintendent or an external evaluator selected by the Board in accordance with Subsections 53F-4-203(3) and (4).

          (2)  The Superintendent may recommend action to the Board, including withholding of funds, in accordance with Rule R277-114 for an LEA that fails to provide complete, accurate, and timely reporting as required by this rule.

KEY:  reading, software, licenses

Date of Last Change:  August 8, 2023

Notice of Continuation:  September 15, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-4-203

Status of Rule

Effective August 8, 2023

Five-year review September 15, 2027

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Oversight Framework

Uncategorized

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Related Utah Law

Public Education Statutes
53F-4-203

Other Statutes
None

USBE Administrative Rules
R277-100, Definitions for USBE Rules

R277-114, Response to Compliance and Related Issues

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Related Federal Law

None

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Resources

None

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Contact Information

Primary Contact:
Amber Wright
amber.wright@schools.utah.gov
Teaching and Learning

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This page was last updated on November 9, 2024.

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