Acronyms
Acronyms for Utah Public Education Downloadable document that helps with acronyms parents may experience in the public education system. This is not a comprehensive list.
AI-Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined in the Utah State Board of Education’s AI Framework, is “computer systems that are taught to automate tasks normally requiring human intelligence.” Generative AI systems in education can help educators and learners create documents, refine data, and collaboratively create materials. Generative AI systems are a developing technology whose output may be inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete. USBE’s Steering Committee for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) monitors AI in education for potential benefits and to safeguard students and educators from harm created by AI.
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Utah P-12 Education
Busing, Transportation, District Boundaries
R277-600 Board Rule Student Transportation Procedures Goes over how funds are used for bus transportation as well as bus routes, alternative transportation and expenses/funding.
R277-601 Board Rule Utah Buses and Operations The purpose of this rule is to specify standards for state student transportation funds, school buses, and school bus drivers utilized by school districts.
R277-621 Board Rule District of Residence Establishes rules for determination of a student's district of residency in accordance with the statute. The purpose of this rule is to establish the procedure for reviewing a student's request for an alternative district of residency in accordance with Subsections 53G-6-302(2)(b)(iii) and 53G-6-302(2)(b)(iv).
Children's Nutrition
Locate Sites Serving Summer Meals for Kids:
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Text Food to 304-304
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Call 1 (800) 453-3663
Clubs in Schools
Utah Code Student Clubs 53G-7-701 Gives definitions and context of school clubs.
Utah Code Student clubs -- Limited open forum -- Authorization. 53G-7-702. Gives definitions and rules for open forum in regards to school clubs.
Utah Code Curricular Clubs 53G-7-703 Defines and gives rules for Curricular Clubs in public schools.
Law, Legislation and Board Rules
Utah State Board of Education Board Rules A list of all administrative board rules for the Utah State Board of Education. These are created under the guidance of Utah State Code which is created by the law makers and legislators of the State of Utah for public education.
Utah State Code for Education These are the laws created by the law makers of the State of Utah for public education. There are several sections within code. The are as follows:
| Title 53E | Public Education System -- State Administration |
| Title 53F | Public Education System -- Funding |
| Title 53G | Public Education System -- Local Administration |
Sports, Athletics and Coaching Practices
Head Injuries
R277-614 Board Rule Athletes and Students with Head Injuries The purpose of this rule is to direct LEAs under the general control and supervision of the Utah State Board of Education to adopt and enforce a head injury policy for students participating in physical education and extracurricular sporting events.
Concussion Signs and Symptoms Checklist
Student Health Services Utah State Board of Education department recognizes the crucial link between student health and academic success. To attend school safely and thrive in the learning environment, students require access to comprehensive health services. Through collaboration with families, school staff, and community providers, Utah schools help ensure a healthy and supportive learning environment for every student.
This link provides the following resources: School nursing, health and wellness, period products, head injuries, school seizures
Coaching and Sports
R277-605 Board Rule Coaching Standards and Athletic Clinics Describes all requirements for coaching and clinics.
Utah Code Participation in Female Sports 53G-6-9 Describes legislation for participation in female sports.
Utah Code Student Eligibility in Interscholastic Activities 53G-6-10 Describes legislation for school activity eligibility, accommodations, etc.
Utah Code Title IX Athletics Reporting Action Plan 53G-6-1101 Requirements for reporting on interscholastic sports at said school, gender categorization and an action plan for addressing discrepancy to state Governing Board.
Student Voice and Leadership
Utah PTA Student Leadership Information on Utah PTA student leadership programs, committees and events.
Utah Division of Multicultural Youth Leadership Program works to strengthen and support state with its young people by cultivating leaders, becoming involved and helping to explore education and career paths. This resource includes resources for leadership opportunities.
American Red Cross Leadership resource for a leadership development camp. There is a yearly registration for this opportunity.
USBE’s Role and the Utah State School Board
Superintendent's Annual Reports
Utah Code State Board of Education Organization, Powers, and Duties (53E)
Utah State Board of Education Strategic Plan
Utah PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
Utah PTA Main Page Utah PTA is a non-profit child advocacy association made up of parents, teachers and students. It is an affiliate of National PTA and is organized in Utah at local, council and state levels.
Utah PTA Family Engagement Provides resources for family engagement through a national framework.
UTA PTA Military Families Resources for military families.
Volunteers, Non-licensed Employees
R277-316 Board Rule Professional Standards and Training for Non-licensed Employees and Volunteers establishes rules and minimum standards for the public schools regarding the qualification and certification of educators and ancillary personnel who provide direct student services.
Utah Code 53G-11-402. Background checks for non-licensed employees, contract employees, volunteers, and charter school governing board members. Gives direction and laws for background checks.
Youth In Custody/Care
Contact: jiys.utah.gov