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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.
November 6, 2025 Board Meeting
The Utah State Board of Education:
- Approved alternate achievement science standards for students with significant disabilities
- Approved usage of Federal Mineral Lease funds for fiscal year 2025
- Full agenda
Board Approves Alternate Achievement Science Standards for Students with Disabilities
The Utah State Board of Education approved the alternate achievement science standards revision discussed during the meeting. The Utah State Board of Education contracts with the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortia (DLM) to develop and assess Alternate Achievement Standards, known as Essential Elements (EEs), for students with significant cognitive disabilities. These EEs adapt the Core Standards to be accessible for these students.
Currently, 4,509 students are enrolled in the DLM system for assessment; last year, 3,826 received a Mathematics score and 3,323 a Science score.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Leah Voorhies
Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement
Phone: (801) 538-7898 | E-mail
Board Addresses Voted and Board Local Levy Program Legislative Request
The Utah State Board of Education directed staff to create a working group to address the topics of the Voted and Board local levy, the guarantee, truth in taxation, and transparency.
The working group should include invited stakeholders representing:
- Business administrators from local LEAs
- Local board members
- Legislators
- Representatives from USBE
- The Utah Taxpayers Association
- The State Tax Commission
- A representative from the county level
- A representative from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
- A representative from the Legislative Fiscal Analyst’s office, and
- Two members of the general public
For additional information, please contact:
Sam Urie
School Finance Director
Phone: (801) 538-7545 | E-mail
Board Approves Carry Forward Balance
The Utah State Board of Education has approved the use of a carry-forward balance of $50,000 from Federal Mineral Lease funds for fiscal year 2025. The funds will be used to support the Utah Community Math Initiative: Math Workshop and Research Proposal.
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 Makes Statutory Requests
The Utah State Board of Education directed staff to work with legislators to amend 53G-4-402(27)(b). The amendment will include options for parents to review curriculum and supplementary instructional materials from home upon request.
For additional information, please contact:
Elisse Newey
Deputy Superintendent of Policy
Phone: (801) 538-7764 | E-mail
Board Addresses Alpine’s Corrective Action Appeal
The Utah State Board of Education approved R277-114-6(3)(c), Corrective Action Appeal, to identify an alternative method for reviewing the appeal to address the Alpine Corrective Action Plan Appeal. Alpine School District received a corrective action letter under R277-911 in August, and Alpine subsequently sent an appeal to requesting a waiver of the corrective action.
For additional information, please contact:
Angela Doan
Assistant Attorney General
Phone: (801) 538-7885 | E-mail
New Administrative Rules, Amendments, and Repeals
The Utah State Board of Education approved, amended, or repealed the following administrative rules:
- R277-325, Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys. This rule is being amended to clarify the language and resolve a conflict in how the engagement survey and school climate survey are administered.
- R277-100, Definitions for Utah State Board of Education Rules. This rule is being amended to update the definition of "accountability practices," which applies in all USBE rules.
- R277-311, Specialized Endorsements. This rule is being continued upon its five-year review.
- R277-731, Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy. This rule is being created to implement the Statewide Catalyst Campus Model Program as outlined in HB 447.
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 Law and Licensing, Standards and Assessments, and Finance Committees will meet on Friday, November 7. Any items approved in committee meetings will be heard by the full Board during its December meeting.
Law and Licensing Committee will meet in a hybrid format from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting highlights include:
- Preliminary approval of R277-213, Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement Procedures.
- Preliminary approval of R277-322, Local Education Agency (LEA) Codes of Conduct.
Standards and Assessment Committee will meet in a hybrid format from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meeting highlights include:
- Preliminary approval of R277-716, Alternative Language Services for Utah Students.
- Preliminary approval of R277-700, The Elementary and Secondary School General Core.
Finance Committee will meet in a virtual format from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meeting highlights include:
- Preliminary approval of R277-484, Data Standards.
- Preliminary approval of R277-491, School Community Councils.