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
December 13, 2023
Public Comment Survey(External Web Content)
Draft of Standards(External Web Content)
Summary: The Mythology Supplemental Standards have been created to provide Utah educators with guidance on the specific knowledge and skills for students to master when enrolled in a Mythology course. These standards supplement the P-12 Utah English Language Arts Standards. USBE staff is seeking 30-day public feedback to gather stakeholder input to guide finalizing these supplemental standards. The draft supplemental standards can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/142NyJUdcy7qMkSY8nsy8Cqn3Y-p5xj7xSLxLGf3pI2M/edit?usp=sharing(External Web Content)
If you have any questions about the standards or the survey, please contact naomi.watkins@schools.utah.gov(External Web Content)
Status: The 30-day feedback window opens December 13, 2023 and closes January 12, 2024. Please provide your feedback prior to the closing date.
Ongoing
March 1, 2022
Summary: USBE is partnering with the Utah State Legislature to reexamine the state’s school
accountability system.
Status: Open
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