Rules in Process

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.

* Next month's April 2 Board Report and April 3, 2025 Committee Review - coming soon *

 

Thursday, March 12 - Board Review

Finance Committee Report

R277-484: Data Standards (Amendment)

 

Standards & Assessment Committee Report

* no rule agenda items *

 

Law & Licensing Committee Report

R277-750: Education Programs for Students with Disabilities (Continuation)

R277-604: Private School, Home School, Scholarship, and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Student Participation in Public School Achievement Tests (Continuation)

R277-924: Partnerships for Student Success Program (Continuation)


Friday, March 13 - Committee Review

Standards & Assessment Committee

* no rule memo items *

 

Finance Committee

R277-601: Standards for School Buses and Operations (Continuation)

 

Law & Licensing Committee

R277-102: Adjudicative Proceedings (Amendment & Continuation)

R277-309: Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers (Amendment & Continuation)

 

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.

February 1, 2026 - Number 2026-03

Approved by the Board:  January 7, 2026

Public Comments accepted until:  March 3, 2026

First Possible Effective Date:  March 10, 2026

 

R277-304. Teacher Preparation Programs (Amendment)

R277-609. Standards for LEA Discipline Policy (Amendment)

R277-709. Education Programs Serving Youth in Care (Amendment)

R277-726. Statewide Online Education Program (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

 

R277-100: Definitions for Utah State Board of Education (Board) Rules (Amendment)

Published: 12/01/2025

Effective: 01/07/2026

 

R277-311: Specialized Endorsements (Amendment)

Published: 12/01/2025

Effective: 01/07/2026

 

R277-325: Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys (Amendment)

Published: 12/01/2025

Effective: 01/07/2026

 

R277-731: Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy (New)

Published: 12/01/2025

Effective: 01/07/2026

  

Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation