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

November 7, 2024

The Utah State Board of Education Licensing Team is seeking public comment on the DRAFT Special Education Preparation Competencies. These competencies will be required for all individuals to demonstrate in order to qualify for a Professional License in Special Education (K-12). They will inform the teacher preparation programs for universities and alternative preparation programs.

We are seeking public comment no later than Sunday, December 8, 2024. To submit your comments, click the following link and submit the survey: https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJtjuzmS0aIzeEC

Contact Person: Lisa McLachlan
Contact Email: lisa.mclachlan@schools.utah.gov

2024 Annual Core Standards Survey

Each year, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) administers an annual survey seeking feedback from educators, parents, students, and other interested community members on Utah’s Core Standards.  Core Standards serve as the basic knowledge, skills, and competencies­ each student is expected to acquire or master as the student advances through the public education system.  The survey provides USBE with key insights into potential need for revision to the current standards.  You can review the current core standards by visiting the Utah Core Standards page.  The survey will be open for 30 days, from July 23 to August 23 and the results are expected to be reported to the Standards and Assessment Committee on September 6, 2025.  Thank you in advance for your engagement in this feedback process. 
 
Contact Person: Jennifer Throndsen
Contact Email: jennifer.throndsen@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(External Web Content).
Status: Open

Resources

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