Written Public Comment

Overview

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) may have several items released for formal public comment at any given time. Below you will find information on open items for public comment, helpful resources, and information on how to report a concern. Feel free to share your input with USBE.

Members of the public are also welcome to send informal comments to their board members at any time (USBE Board Members). If you do not know the name of your board member, please go to Learn About the Candidates and Issues on the Vote.Utah.org website. 

Report a Concern

For information regarding a concern with USBE, a school district, district school, or charter school or if you believe a licensed educator has violated professional conduct rules. 

R277-123: Process for Members of the Public to Report Violations of Statute and Board Rule

Public Education Hotline/Report a Concern
Utah Public Education: Where Should I Start?

Reporting Educator Misconduct/Arrests

Public Comments

June 19, 2025

USBE Seeks Public Feedback on Math Standards. USBE is seeking public feedback on the revision of the Draft P-12 Utah Core Mathematics Standards. These standards have been released for a 90-day public review period as of June 19, 2025. 

The Draft P-12 Utah Core Mathematics Standards can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dP29OEUd-OqXzifBBpEPhCBFiuCPfgC/view?usp=sharing.

USBE is seeking public comment no later than September 17th at 11:59 p.m. To submit your comments, click the following link and submit the survey below or attend one of our upcoming meetings: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77KoDfV2plDjd3w

USBE will host public comment meetings on:

    • July 21, 2025, 9 to 11 a.m.
      • Canyons School District (Canyons Center Conference Room)
      • 9361 S 300 East, Sandy, Utah 84070
      • Parking: Enter through the doors facing south. Overflow parking is available in the church parking lot directly to the north and at Mt. Jordan Middle School to the west.
    • July 23, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m.
    • August 1, 2025, 9 to 11 a.m.
      • Washington County School District (Coral Cliffs Professional Learning Center)
      • 2060 N 2100 W St. George, UT 84770
      • CCPLC Rooms 3 and 4
    • August 13, 2025, 1 to 3 p.m.
      • Ogden School District (Bldg 2 Conference Rooms A & B)
      • 1950 Monroe Blvd Ogden, UT 84401
      • Parking: Best parking available on the Northeast side of building 2 or on the South end of the campus at the corner of Monroe Blvd and 20th Street.

Contact Person:  Meghan Everette, director of teaching and learning
Contact Information: (801) 538-7739 | meghan.everette@schools.utah.gov

June 17, 2025

Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Seeks Public Comment on ESSA State Plan Revisions. In alignment with the approval of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), USBE is seeking public comment on the revision of the Utah State Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State plan. The proposed revisions update language to more accurately reflect our current and recommended practice (in alignment with state and Board direction). USBE is seeking public comment on the draft language ahead of the August 2025 Board Meeting where the Board will consider this revised plan for approval and submission to the U.S. Department of Education.

Additionally, we are pleased to share the following documents that capture the pending revisions: ​Utah ESSA State Plan with 2025 Revisions Incorporated​. A PDF is linked below, should there be any difficulty opening the link. 

Utah's Consolidated ESSA Plan Draft Amendment Recommendations 2025

We are seeking public comment no later than Monday, July 14 at 11:59 p.m. To submit your comments, click the following link and submit the survey: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Jx9YeC6LdfrgW2 

Contact Person:  Cydnee McCarty, Director of Assessment and Accountability
Contact Information: (801) 538-7654 | cydnee.mccarty@schools.utah.gov

Ongoing

January 1, 2022

Board Rule Status | Board Public Hearings 

Summary: Current board rules under consideration and/or public hearing information. Those with specific rule comments should address them to  rule.comments@schools.utah.gov.
Status: Open

Resources

Federal Register Education Department
The Daily Journal of the United States Government