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All regular meetings will be held at the Utah State Board of Education, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. Times are subject to change.

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Meeting Summary

Below is the most recent board meeting summary. Previous board meeting summaries can be located at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for a previous board meeting summary that is not available below, please reach out to Board Communications Coordinator, Kelsey James, at kelsey.james@schools.utah.gov.

October 2, 2025 Board Meeting

The Utah State Board of Education:

created a prioritized list of education-related funding requests for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
made amendments to R277-407, School Fees.
approved an emergency instructional time waiver request for Box Elder School District.
Full agenda.

Board Makes Statutory Requests

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has requested that USBE staff work with legislators to:

ensure money currently allocated for Title programs continue to serve the students they are intended to.
create a revenue neutral plan to ensure Utah citizens are not being short changed with federal education dollars being sent to states.
remove language permitting the use of driver education funds for
pupil transportation and
other expenditures related to public education as the Legislature designates in 53F-7-201.
repeal the Early Learning Plan requirements and requirements for the mathematics plan in code.
amend the WPU funding formula and distribution for students with disabilities in code.
provide discretion to USBE in distributing the funds associated with 53F-2-310: stipends for special educators for additional days of work.

For additional information, please contact:

Elisse Newey
Deputy Superintendent of Policy
Phone: (801) 538-7764 | E-mail

Board Establishes Legislative Funding Priorities

The Utah State Board of Education discussed funding requests and determined their priorities as:

A Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) increase of 2 percent above the inflationary adjustment.
Paraprofessional K-3 Grant Program
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
K-8 Literacy/Numeracy
Critical FTE Needs
Master Pilot Program
Pupil Transportation
Early Mathematics Benchmark Assessment
Adobe Creative Cloud

For additional information, please contact:

Scott Jones
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Phone: (801) 538-7615 | E-mail

Deborah Jacobsen
Assistant Superintendent of Operations 801-538-7627
Phone: (801) 538-7627 | E-mail

Board Approves Use of Fiscal Year 2025 Carry Forward Funds

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved the FY2025 carry forward balance and associated spending plans. Each year, after state fiscal accounts close, some unencumbered funds remain from the previous year. Balances exceeding $100,000 are reviewed by the USBE Finance Committee along with detailed recommendations for how the funds could best support public education priorities. The Board authorized the use of these carry forward balances. This action allows previously unused funds to be reallocated to high-impact programs and strategic needs impacting Utah’s K-12 system.

$150,000 to support the Every Day Counts attendance campaign. After the 2025-2026 school year, a report will be presented to the board that includes key data.
$1,600,000 to address the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind’s (USDB) budget deficit.
$3,000,000 in repurposed funds to create a contingency fund for USDB. Staff will provide an itemized list of expenditures to be reviewed by the Board for each $500,000 that the USDB spends from the $3,000,000 during the monthly budget report.

The Board also approved the use of discretionary carry forward funds for fiscal year 2025. With these funds, the Board will:

continue a USBE contingency fund of $200,000 and a legal contingency fund of $250,000.
use $350,000 to:
- Support the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction with $100,000
- Continue onsite security guard services at the USBE office with $150,000
- Establish a building operations budget for fiscal year 2026, covering various replacements and repairs with $100,000.
allocate $38,500 to support a statewide essay contest commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, for students in grades 5, 8, and high school. The proposed funding breakdown is $25,000 for 250 awards of $100 each, $6,000 for six awards of $1,000 each, and $7,500 for three awards of $2,500 each.

For additional information, please contact:

Scott Jones
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Phone: (801) 538-7615 | E-mail

Deborah Jacobsen
Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Phone: (801) 538-7627 | E-mail

Board Modifies Internal Audit Report

The Utah State Board of Education approved a modified internal audit plan, which now will include a consultation for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind that will be started upon finalization of a consultancy agreement.

For additional information, please contact:

Debbie Davis
Chief Audit Executive
Phone: (801) 538-7639 | E-mail

Board Updates Ethics Standards in Bylaws

The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to Board Bylaws, Article IV, Member Ethics, strengthening expectations for member ethics and clarifying standards of conduct. The revisions reflect the Board’s ongoing effort to ensure accountability and public trust.

For additional information, please contact:

Elisse Newey
Deputy Superintendent of Policy
Phone: (801) 538-7764 | E-mail

Board Approves Instructional Time Waiver for Box Elder School District

The Utah State Board of Education has approved a waiver requested by Box Elder School District following the tragic loss of two Tremonton police officers killed in the line of duty earlier this year. In August, the district closed schools for two days so staff and faculty could attend the officers’ funerals and support the local community during a time of mourning.

State law normally requires a 180-day instructional year, but the Board’s action means the district will not have to make up the two emergency closure days. This waiver recognizes the extraordinary circumstances faced by Box Elder educators, students, and families and honors the community’s response to the tragedy.

For additional information, please contact:

Ashley Biehl
Assistant Attorney General
Phone: (801) 538-7685 | E-mail

Board to Explore UPPAC Processes

The Utah State Board of Education requested that the Law and Licensing committee study the processes and systems of UPPAC. The study should identify strengths and weaknesses and provide a comprehensive report with recommendations to Board leadership by May 30, 2026, for determination of next steps.

For additional information, please contact:

Ben Rasmussen
Director of Law and Professional Practices
Phone: (801) 538-7835 | E-mail

New Administrative Rules, Amendments, and Repeals

The Utah State Board of Education approved, amended, or repealed the following administrative rules:

R277-305, School Leadership License Areas of Concentration and Programs. This rule is being amended to align with SB 66.
R277-731, Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy. This rule is being created as a result of HB 447.
R277-407, School Fees. This rule is being amended because the definition of non-waivable charge needs to be updated to reflect the legislative changes from HB 344.
R277-494, Charter, Online, Home, and Private School Student Participation in Extracurricular or Co-Curricular Activities. This rule is being continued upon its five-year review.
R277-319, Special Educator Stipends. This rule is being continued upon its five year review.
R277-469, Instructional Materials Operating Procedures. This rule is being amended to be in compliance with HB 191 and to include new requirements related to LEAs using the packet method.
R277-717, High School Course Grading Requirements. This rule is being amended to be in compliance with HB 191 and to include new requirements related to LEAs using the packet method.
R277-721, PRIME Pilot Program. This rule is being continued upon its five year review.

Board Approves Consent Calendar

The Utah State Board of Education approved its consent calendar. Items 11.1.7 and 11.4 were separated and approved.

Meeting Highlights for Friday’s Committee Meetings

The Utah State Board of Education Law and Licensing, Standards and Assessments, and Finance Committees met on Friday, October 3. Any items approved in committee meetings will be heard by the full Board during its November meeting.

Law and Licensing Committee met in a hybrid format from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meeting highlights include: