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.
* Next month's May 7 Board Report and May 8, 2026 Committee Review - coming soon *
Thursday, April 2 - Board Review
Finance Committee Report
R277-601: Standards for School Buses and Operations (Continuation)
Law & Licensing Committee Report
R277-102: Adjudicative Proceedings (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-309: Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers (Amendment & Continuation)
Standards & Assessment Committee Report
* no rule agenda items *
Friday, April 3 - Committee Review
Finance Committee
* no rule memo items *
Law & Licensing Committee
R277-322: Local Education Agency (LEA) Codes of Conduct (Amendment)
R277-488: Dual Language Immersion Program (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-320: Grow Your Own Teacher and School Counselor Pipeline Program (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-731: Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy (Amendment)
Standards & Assessment
R277-607: Absenteeism and Truancy Prevention (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-925: Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive Program (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-727: School Meals Program (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-406: Early Learning Program and Benchmark Assessments (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.
March 1, 2026 - Number 2026-05
Approved by the Board: February 5, 2026
Public Comments accepted until: March 31, 2026
First Possible Effective Date: April 7, 2026
R277-324. Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Programs, Assignments, and Qualifications (Amendment)
R277-479. Funding for Charter School Students With Disabilities on an IEP (Amendment)
R277-700. The Elementary and Secondary School General Core (Amendment)
R277-717. High School Course Grading Requirements (Amendment)
R277-929. State Council on Military Children (Amendment)
Upcoming Hearings
* no upcoming hearings scheduled at this time *
NOTE: Please use the 'Public Hearings' webpage or ‘History’ tab on the individual rule’s
webpage to identify which historical hearing document you need. If you have any questions
please email Kirin McInnis, legal assistant, at kirin.mcinnis@schools.utah.gov.
Recently Effective
R277-111: Board Oversight Framework (Repeal)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-114: Response to Compliance and Related Issues (Repeal and Reenact)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-212: UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-213: Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement Procedures (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-214: Criminal Background Review (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-216: Surrender of License with UPPAC Investigation Pending (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-477: Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the
School LAND Trust Program (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-484: Data Standards (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-491: School Community Councils (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-600: Student Transportation Standards and Procedures (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-705: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
R277-716: Alternative Language Services for Utah Students (Amendment)
Published: 01/01/2026
Effective: 02/09/2026
Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation
