Rules in Process
Please use the following CivicClerk link to reference specific rule drafts and fiscal analysis as presented to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) https://usbe.portal.civicclerk.com/
The Utah State Board of Education invites public education stakeholders and members of the public to review rules being considered by the Board and provide recommendations for changes to the Board rules. You may provide feedback and recommendations verbally by attending one of the Board's standing committee meetings or by sending written recommendations and feedback to rule.comments@schools.utah.gov. You may also contact members of Utah State Board of Education directly with concerns.
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Rules Under Review
The Utah State Board of Education is tasked by the legislature to make administrative rules regarding various topics within education. These rules have the effect of law and govern many areas that impact all levels of the education community. On this page you will find rules that are currently being considered. Please contact the Policy and Law team with any questions.
* December 5 Board Review and December 6 Committee Review - coming soon *
Thursday, November 7 - Board Review
Law & Licensing Report/Recommendations
R277-113: Fiscal and Auditing Policies (Amendment)
R277-316: Professional Standards and Training for Non-licensed Employees and Volunteers (Amendment & Continuation)
Finance Report/Recommendations
R277-752: Special Education Intensive Services Fund (Amendment)
Standards and Assessment Report/Recommendations
* no rule agenda items *
Friday, November 8 - Committee Review
Standards and Assessment Committee
R277-325: Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys (Amendment & Continuation)
Law & Licensing Committee
R277-114: Response to Compliance and Related Issues (Amendment)
R277-123: Process for Members of the Public to Report Violations of Statute and Board Rule (Amendment)
R277-113: LEA Fiscal and Auditing Policies (Amendment)
R277-306: Educator Preparation Programs for School Psychologists, Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Technicians, Counselors, and School Social Workers (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-419: Pupil Accounting (Amendment)
R277-608: Prohibition of Corporal Punishment in Utah’s Public Schools (Amendment)
R277-609: Standards for LEA Discipline Plans and Emergency Safety Interventions (Amendment)
R277-722: Procedures for the Focused Graduation Pathway (New)
R277-702: Procedures for the Utah High School Completion Diploma (Amendment)
Finance Committee
R277-801: Services for Students Who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deaf Blind (Amendment)
R277-490: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program (BTS Arts) (Amendment) – Ben Rasmussen (Amendment)
R277-927: Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) (Amendment)
Proposed Rules
The Utah State Bulletin (Bulletin) is an official publication of the Office of Administrative Rules (OAR). More information about the education administrative rules published in the Bulletin can be found on OAR’s website.
November 1, 2024 - Number 2024-21
Approved by the Board: October 3, 2024
Public Comments accepted until: December 2, 2024
First Possible Effective Date: December 9, 2024
R277-301. Educator Licensing (Amendment)
R277-323. Public Educator Evaluation (Amendment)
R277-462. Comprehensive School Counseling Program (Amendment)
R277-473. Utah Computer Science Grant (Amendment)
R277-603. Autism Awareness Restricted Account Distribution (Repeal)
R277-630. Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Training and Instruction (Amendment)
R277-746. Driver Education Programs for Utah Schools (Amendment)
Upcoming Hearings
* no upcoming hearings scheduled at this time *
Recently Effective
R277-110: Educator Salary Adjustment (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-124: Teacher Bonuses for Extra Assignments (Repeal)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-304: Teacher Preparation Programs (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-321: Paraeducator to Teacher Scholarship Program (Repeal)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-324: Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Programs, Assignments, and Qualifications (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-327: School Leadership Development Grant (Repeal)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-331: Stipends for Future Educators (New Rule)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-443: Distribution of Money to Science Outreach Organizations (New Rule)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-444: Distribution of Money to Arts and Science Organizations (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-464: School Counselor Direct and Indirect Services (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-477: Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-479: Funding for Charter School Students With Disabilities on an IEP (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-482: LEA Work Email Communication Requirements (New Rule)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-495: Electronic Devices in Public Schools (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-600: Student Transportation Standards and Procedures (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-613: LEA Policies and Training Regarding Bullying, Cyber-bullying, Hazing, Retaliation, and Abusive Conduct (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-625: Mental Health Screeners (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-630: Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Training and Instruction (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-925: Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive Program (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
R277-933: Teaching Self-Government Skills for Success, Classroom Communication, and Discipline Framework Pilot Program (New Rule)
Published: 09/01/2024
Effective: 10/08/2024
Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation