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 December 4, 2025 Board Report and December 5, 2025 Committee Review - coming soon *
Thursday, November 6 - Board Review
Standards & Assessment Committee Report
R277-325: Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys (Amendment)
Finance Committee Report
* no rule agenda items *
Law & Licensing Committee Report
R277-100: Definitions for Utah State Board of Education Rules (Amendment)
R277-311: Specialized Endorsements (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-731: Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy (New)
R277-114: Response to Compliance and Related Issues (Repeal & Reenact)
R277-111: Board Oversight Framework (Repeal)
Friday, November 7 - Committee Review
Law & Licensing Committee
R277-322: Local Education Agency (LEA Codes of Conduct (Amendment)
R277-212: UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-213: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement Procedures (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-214: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Criminal Background Review (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-216: Surrender of License with Utah Professional Practices Commission (UPPAC) Investigation Pending (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-600: Student Transportation Standards and Procedures (Amendment)
Standards & Assessment Committee
R277-716: Alternative Language Services for Utah Students (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core (Amendment)
R277-705-2: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas (Amendment)
R277-419: Pupil Accounting (Information Item)
Finance Committee
R277-484: Data Standards (Amendment)
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)
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Committee (November 10
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.
November 1, 2025 - Number 2025-21
Approved by the Board: October 2, 2025
Public Comments accepted until: October 31, 2025
First Possible Effective Date: November 7, 2025
R277-305. School Leadership License Areas of Concentration and Programs (Amendment)
R277-319. Special Educator Stipends (Amendment)
R277-407. School Fees (Amendment)
R277-469. Instructional Materials Operating Procedures (Amendment)
R277-494. Charter, Online, Home, and Private School Student Participation in Extracurricular or Co-curricular School Activities (Amendment)
R277-717. High School Course Grading Requirements (Amendment)
R277-721. PRIME 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
R277-333: Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-445: Classifying Small Schools as Necessarily Existent (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-471: School Construction Oversight, Inspections, Training, and Reporting (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-495: Electronic Devices in Public Schools (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-606: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-613: LEA Policies and Training Regarding Bullying, cyber-bullying, Hazing, Retaliation, and Abusive Conduct (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-616: Education for Homeless and Emancipated Students (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
School Climate Survey (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-623:
R277-705: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-733: Adult Education Programs (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
R277-921: Strengthening College and Career Readiness Program (Amendment)
Published: 09/01/2025
Effective: 10/08/2025
Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation
R277-319. Special Educator Stipends
R277-494. Charter, Online, Home, and Private School Student Participation in Extracurricular or Co-curricular School Activities
R277-626. Carson Smith Opportunities Scholarship Program
R277-627. Early Warning Program
R277-721. PRIME Program