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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 1, 2026 Board Meeting Summary

The Utah State Board of Education:

Prioritized funding requests for the upcoming legislative session.
Adopted the revised PK-2 Mathematics Standards.
Approved a new Educator Preparation Program.
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Board Prioritizes Legislative Funding Requests

The Utah State Board of Education reviewed initial legislative funding proposals for the 2027 General Session and provided feedback on potential budget priorities. The approved list of funding priorities is as follows:

Self-Contained Special Education Funding – $12,600,000 ongoing
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind – $1,440,700 ongoing
Early Literacy Statutory Changes and Funding Request – $750,000 reallocation
Paraprofessional K-3 Grant Program – $20,000,000 one-time
Beverly Taylor Sorenson – $1,339,200 ongoing
Information Technology Budget Increase – $1,246,984 ongoing
MASTER Teacher Program – $2,400,000
Charter Equity in Literacy – $2,600,000 ongoing
Internal Audit Hotline Support – $150,000 ongoing, $7,000 one-time

The proposals are part of the Board’s annual budget development process and will help inform funding requests submitted to the Governor’s Office and Utah State Legislature. To use funding responsibly and effectively, the Board approved using remaining carry-forward balances to address the Early Math Assessment and UPPAC Critical FTE and Attorney Market-Rate Pay Increase funding requests for the next five years.

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

Greg Connell
Policy Analyst
Phone: (801) 538-7957 | E-mail

Board Adopts Updated PK-2 Mathematics Standards

The Utah State Board of Education adopted the revised PK-2 Mathematics Standards as part of the Board’s ongoing mathematics standards revision process. The standards incorporate revisions made through the Board’s standards review process, including external review of amendments by Board members.

For additional information, please contact:

Meghan Everette
Director of Teaching & Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7739 | E-mail

Board Approves Alcott Learning as an Educator Preparation Program

The Utah State Board of Education approved Alcott Learning as an Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Alcott Learning applied to operate an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensure (APPEL) program in Utah. The application included updates to the proposed program as well as letters of association and intent from Utah schools and education organizations.

For additional information, please contact:

Ben Rasmussen
Director of Law and Professional Practices
Phone: (801) 538-7772 | E-mail

Lisa McLachlan
Educator Preparation Coordinator
Phone: (801) 538-7835 | E-mail

Board Approves Updates to USBE Data Governance Plan

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved updates to Board Policy 3006, USBE Data Governance Plan. The changes clarify data governance roles and responsibilities, formalize approval processes for changes to data collections, streamline reporting for data security and privacy training, and clarify employee data access permissions. The updates also include a formatting correction related to student data disclosure.

For additional information, please contact:

Katy Challis
Director of Privacy
Phone: (801) 538-7894 | E-mail

Melissa Preziosi
Data Privacy and Governance Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7619 | E-mail

Board Approves Evaluation of Wasatch Math 1010 Waiver Pilot and Proposed UDRC Research

The Utah State Board of Education approved a two-phase evaluation of the Wasatch Math Waiver Pilot to better understand its impact on students after high school. The first phase will examine college enrollment, math course placement, and first-year postsecondary retention for the Wasatch High School graduating classes of 2024 and 2025. The second phase will request a longitudinal study through the Utah Data Research Center to evaluate longer-term outcomes, including degree completion, math attainment, and workforce outcomes.

For additional information, please contact:

Aaron Brough
Data and Statistics Director
Phone: (801) 538-7922 | E-mail

Board Supports Guardrails for Public Education Equalization Stabilization Restricted Fund

The Utah State Board of Education directed staff to work with the Utah Legislature to establish parameters for the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Fund (PEESRF). The proposed guardrails would require expenditures from the fund to have a direct connection to education funding and limit appropriations to USBE or other public education line items.

PEESRF serves as a reserve to help safeguard public education funding, including funding for student enrollment growth and inflation during an economic downturn. The Board’s action follows discussions about establishing parameters for the use of funds that exceed the account’s savings limit.

For additional information, please contact:

Kira Bennett
School Children’s Trust Director
Phone: (801) 538-7533 | E-mail

Board approves Artificial Intelligence Student Taskforce

The Utah State Board of Education approved the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Student Task Force. The group will exist under the current Student Advisory Council as a time-limited task force to provide the Board with a regular report on AI discussions, suggestions for potential policy, and support student-led activities around AI.

For additional information, please contact:

Jennifer Wadsworth
Policy Advisor
Phone: (801) 538-7521 | E-mail

Matthew Winters
AI Education Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7518 | E-mail

Board Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Carry Forward and Discretionary Fund Uses

The Utah State Board of Education approved allocations from its State Fiscal Year 2026 carry forward balances and discretionary funds, following the close of the fiscal year. The Board accepted recommendations for funding from the Finance Committee, the Superintendent, and staff. Some of the approved allocations include:

USBE Website Modernization – $500,000
Enterprise Project & Strategy Management System – $1,000,000 over five years
Canvas Course Development Support – $300,000 over three years
Facility Needs – $250,000
UPPAC Case Management System – $1,000,000
Agency Market Rate Evaluation – $500,000
AI Logistics and Operational Innovation Exploration – $1,500,000

The Board also dissolved previously funded ROI and translation projects.

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 Advances Requests for Statutory Changes for 2027 Legislative Session

The Utah State Board of Education directed staff to work with legislators on potential amendments to Utah law as part of the Board’s preparations for the 2027 General Session. The approved statutory change requests include, but are not limited to:

Updating statutory language for the APEX grant program;
Clarification of the fine arts graduation credit standards and approved CTE/Trade-Based courses; and
Student data privacy policy updates and fixes.

For additional information, please contact:

Spencer Barr
Director of Legislative Affairs
Phone: (801) 538-7793 | E-mail

Elisse Newey
Assistant Superintendent
Phone: (801) 538-7550 | E-mail

Greg Connell
Policy Analyst
Phone: (801) 538-7957 | E-mail

Board Approves Participation in NASBE High School Transformation State Network

The Utah State Board of Education authorized participation in the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) High School Transformation State Network and approved execution of the related Memorandum of Understanding. Utah will participate in the network from 2026-2028, working with NASBE to coordinate high school transformation efforts and develop and implement a High School Transformation Evidence and Innovation Agenda.

For additional information, please contact:

LeAnn Wood
USBE Board Member
Phone: (801) 661-2247 | E-mail

Board Approves Partnership for Federal Special Education Research Grant

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved a partnership with the University of Utah to apply for a federal Institute of Education Sciences research grant. The proposed study would examine Utah’s statewide policy on meaningful inclusion for students with extensive support needs using longitudinal assessment and special education program data. USBE would support the research through collaboration with local education agencies, subject-matter expertise, and data, but would receive no grant funding or additional staff.

For additional information, please contact:

Leah Voorhies
Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement
Phone: (801) 538-7898 | E-mail

Board Releases Draft Physical Education Standards for Public Comment

The Utah State Board of Education approved the release of the draft PK-12 Physical Education Standards for a 90-day public review period. The updated draft incorporates feedback previously provided by the Board as part of the standards revision process.

For additional information, please contact:

Meghan Everette
Director of Teaching & Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7739 | E-mail

New Administrative Rules, Amendments, and Repeals

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

R277-311, Specialized Endorsements (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-311 to add Driver License Division health requirements to the requirements for a driver education endorsement.
R277-746, Driver Education Programs for Utah Schools (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-746, Driver Education Programs for Utah Schools, as part of the rule’s required five-year review process.
R277-929, State Council on Military Children (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-929, State Council on Military Children, to update requirements for the Purple Star School program.
R277-212, UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-212 to align the rule with S.B. 312 (2026). The amendments require hearing reports to address provisions related to the suspension of an educator’s license when a suspension is recommended.
R277-421, Out-of-State Tuition Reimbursement (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-421 as part of the rule’s required five-year review process and approved amendments to update and simplify the reimbursement process.
R277-424, Indirect Costs for State Programs (Amendment and Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-424 as part of the rule’s required five-year review process and approved technical amendments to align the rule with best practices and federal program indirect cost requirements.
R277-477, Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-477 to provide greater clarity and consistency in the administration of the School LAND Trust Program. The amendments clarify allowable uses of funds, training requirements, deadlines for new schools, and school community council responsibilities.
R277-491, School Community Councils (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-491 as part of the rule’s required five-year review process and approved amendments to provide greater clarity and consistency in the administration of the School LAND Trust Program. The amendments clarify allowable uses of funds, training requirements, deadlines for new schools, and school community council responsibilities.
R277-706, Regional Education Service Agencies (Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-706, Regional Education Service Agencies, as part of the rule’s required five-year review process.
R277-438, Dual Enrollment (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation of R277-438 as part of the rule’s required five-year review process and approved amendments to align the rule with current law, clarify the interaction between dual enrollment and the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, and make technical and grammatical corrections.
R277-721, PRIME Pilot Program (Repeal & Reenact): The Utah State Board of Education approved the repeal and reenactment of R277-721, replacing the Utah PRIME Program rule with a new rule implementing the Utah First Credential Program. The new rule establishes requirements for grant administration, incentives, performance and reporting, certification programs, monitoring, and the use of grant funds.
R277-922, Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) Grant Program (Continuation & Repeal): The Utah State Board of Education approved the continuation and subsequent repeal of R277-922 following legislative changes that eliminated funding for the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program and repealed its authorizing statute.
R277-733, Adult Education Programs (Incorporated Document): The Utah State Board of Education approved updates to the Adult Education Policy Guide and incorporated the updated guide into R277-733.
R277-733, Adult Education Programs (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-733 to incorporate the current version of the Utah Adult Education Policies and Procedures Guide and make a technical correction to an internal cross-reference.
R277-436, Gang Prevention and Intervention Programs in the Schools (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education approved amendments to R277-436 to clarify that administration of the Juvenile Gang and Other Violent Crime Prevention and Intervention Program and the awarding of grant funds are subject to legislative appropriation. The amendments also update the rule’s authority language.

Board Approves Consent Calendar

The Utah State Board of Education approved its consent calendar.

Meeting Highlights for Friday’s Committee Meetings

The Utah State Board of Education Finance and Law and Licensing Committees met on Friday, October 2. The Standards and Assessment Committee will meet on Thursday, October 8. Any items approved in committee meetings will be heard by the full Board during its November meeting.

Finance Committee met in a hybrid format from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 2. Meeting highlights included:

Preliminary approval of R277-479, Funding for Charter School Students with Disabilities on an IEP.
Preliminary repeal of R277-454, Construction Management of School Building Projects.

Law and Licensing Committee met in a hybrid format from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 2. Meeting highlights included:

Preliminary approval of R277-487, Public School Data Confidentiality and Disclosure.
Preliminary approval of R277-117, Utah State Board of Education Ethics Amendments.

Standards and Assessment Committee will meet in a hybrid format from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8. Meeting highlights will include:

Preliminary approval of grades 3-8 Utah core mathematics standards.
Preliminary approval of the Instructional Technology and Artificial Intelligence Model Policy and Implementation Resource.