Written Public Comment

Physical Education Strands and Standards Public Comment Process

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) invites educators, parents, higher education representatives, community stakeholders, and members of the public to review and provide feedback on P-12 Draft Physical Education Strands and Standards.

Your input is an important part of the standards revision process and will help ensure that Utah students receive high-quality, relevant, and rigorous Physical Education instruction.

Public Comment Timeline

Public Comment Opens: October 9th, 2026

Public Comment Closes: January 7th, 2027

*Comments received after the closing date may not be considered during this review cycle.

Review the Supporting Documents

Before submitting feedback, please review the following materials:

• 2026 Board Draft of P-12 Physical Education Standards
• Utah State Board of Education Standards Revision Process

Reviewers are encouraged to consider:

• Alignment with Utah Code and Board Rule requirements.
• Age and grade-level appropriateness.
• Clarity and organization of standards.
• Relevance to current Physical Education practices and student needs.
• Accuracy and completeness of content.
• Rigor and progression of learning expectations.

How to Submit Feedback

All comments must be submitted using the official Public Comment Form:

Public Comment Form

To facilitate efficient review of comments, please:

1. Provide clear and constructive feedback.
2. Include proposed revisions when possible.
3. Explain the rationale for suggested changes.

Comments submitted through email or other communication channels may not be included in the official review process.

Review and Revision Process

Following the close of the public comment period:

1. All submitted comments will be reviewed by the standards writing committee and USBE staff.
2. Feedback will be analyzed to identify recommended revisions.
3. Revisions may be incorporated into a subsequent draft of the standards.
4. Updated drafts may undergo additional review prior to final consideration by the Utah State Board of Education.

Submission of a comment does not guarantee that a suggested revision will be adopted; however, all feedback will be carefully considered.

Questions

Questions regarding the Physical Education Strands and Standards revision process may be directed to:

Teri Davis
K-12 Physical Education Specialist
teri.davis@schools.utah.gov
801-538-7655