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

April 23, 2026

What: In the Fall of 2025, the Utah State Board of Education authorized the review of the Utah Effective Leadership Standards. A writing committee, including representatives from most stakeholder groups, has drafted these leadership standards and now asks for your feedback. The writing committee will make necessary revisions to the draft standards based on public feedback. The draft leadership standards will then be presented to the State Board for consideration for approval.
 
Please note that the standards will be supported with detailed competencies, updated model leadership evaluations, leadership toolkits, and professional learning - all to be developed once the leadership standards are approved by the state board.

Who: LEA Heads (Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, Charter Heads and Directors)

When: Please provide feedback before May 15, 2026.
 
Action: Your feedback is requested. After reviewing the draft standards, please answer the one simple question. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
DRAFT Leadership Standards (Google Docs)

Information: If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Quinn Kellis (quinn.kellis@schools.utah.gov).

March 18, 2026

What: The Utah State Board of Education is accepting public comment on the proposed American Constitutional Government and Citizenship standards. The standards are available for review at: American Constitutional Government and Citizenship 
 
Who: All educators and education stakeholders
 
When: Please respond by April 24th 
 
Action: The survey can be accessed at: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZdhlWdaBigR20S
 
Information: If you have any questions or would like more information, please refer to the FAQ: Social Studies Graduation Requirements FAQ 2026-2027 or contact Meghan Everette, Director of Teaching and Learning at meghan.everette@schools.utah.gov 

January 28, 2026

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking public feedback on the proposed Secondary Mathematics Standards structure to help guide their decision when adopting the P-12 Draft Utah Core Mathematics Standards.
 
Public feedback can be provided at the following survey link: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nXD9ScuYbFTITs

The deadline for public feedback is February 27.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact USBE's Secondary Mathematics Specialist, Mike Spencer. Mike.spencer@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