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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.
* October 1 Board Report and October 2 Committee Review coming soon *
Thursday, September 3 - Board Review
Law & Licensing Committee Report
R277-305: School Leadership License Areas of Concentration and Programs (Amendment)
R277-330: Utah Effective Educator Standards (Amendment)
R277-106: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission Appointment (Continuation)
R277-116: Audit Procedure (Continuation)
R277-323: Public Educator Evaluation (Amendment)
R277-324: Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Programs, Assignments, and Qualifications (Continuation)
R277-608: Emergency Safety Interventions and Prohibition of Corporal Punishment (Amendment)
Finance Committee Report
R277-109: Legislative Reporting and Accountability (Continuation)
R277-113: Local Education Agency (LEA) fiscal and Auditing Policies (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-712: Personalized, Competency-based Learning Grant Programs (Continuation & Repeal)
R277-720: Reimbursement Program for Early Graduation from Competency-based Learning Grant Programs (Continuation & Repeal)
Standards and Assessment Committee Report
R277-117: Utah State Board of Education Ethics Amendments (NEW)
R277-631: Student Toilet Training Requirements (Amendment)
R277-633: Dyslexia Screener (NEW)
R277-914: Career & Technical Student Organizations (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-727: School Meal Programs (Amendment)
R277-702: Procedures for the Utah High School Completion Diploma (Amendment & Continuation)
Friday, September 4 - Committee Review
Standards and Assessment Committee
R277-438: Dual Enrollment (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-721: PRIME Pilot Program (Repeal and Reenact)
R277-922: Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) Grant Program (Continuation & Repeal)
R277-733: Adult Education Programs (Amendment)
R277-436: Gang Prevention and Intervention Programs in the Schools (Amendment)
Law and Licensing
R277-487: Public School Data Confidentiality and Disclosure (Amendment)
R277-311: Specialized Endorsements (Amendment)
R277-312: Online Educator Licensure (Amendment & Continuation) Rasmussen
R277-746: Driver Education Programs for Utah Schools (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-929: State Council on Military Children (Amendment)
R277-212: UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports (Amendment)
Finance Committee
R277-421: Out-of-State Tuition Reimbursement (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-424: Indirect Costs for State Programs (Continuation)
R277-477: Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program (Amendment)
R277-491: School Community Councils (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-706: Regional Education Service Agencies (Continuation)
USDB Committee - September 8th
R277-800: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (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.
July 1, 2026 - Number 2026-13
Approved by the Board: June 4, 2026
Public Comments accepted until: July 31, 2026
First Possible Effective Date: August 7, 2026
R277-100. Definitions for Utah State Board of Education (Board) Rules
R277-317. Incentives for National Board Certification
R277-326. Early Literacy Coaches
R277-328. Equal Opportunity in Education
R277-404. Requirements for Assessments of Student Achievement
R277-407. School Fees
R277-419. Pupil Accounting
R277-477. Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program
R277-484. Data Standards
R277-605. Coaching Standards and Athletic Clinics
R277-607. Absenteeism and Truancy Prevention
R277-625. Mental Health Screeners
R277-632. Funding for At-Risk Students and Students Learning English
R277-634. Grants and Scholarships
R277-705. Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
R277-726. Statewide Online Education Program
R277-801. Services for Students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deaf-Blind
R277-911. Secondary Career and Technical Education
R277-916. College and Career Awareness
R277-917. Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program
R277-923. American Indian and Alaskan Native Education State Plan Programs
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
R277-102: Adjudicative Proceedings (Amendment)
Published: 05/01/2026
Effective: 06/08/2026
R277-309: Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers (Amendment)
Published: 05/01/2026
Effective: 06/08/2026
Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation
R277-317. Incentives for National Board Certification
R277-328. Equal Opportunity in Education
R277-404. Requirements for Assessments of Student Achievement
R277-407. School Fees
R277-419. Pupil Accounting
R277-477. Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program
R277-484. Data Standards
R277-605. Coaching Standards and Athletic Clinics
R277-923. American Indian and Alaskan Native Education State Plan Programs