Data Agreement Repository
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| USBE180056MA | Contract | Questar Assessment, Inc | The general purpose of this contract is to provide a new adaptive testing system that will build upon existing SAGE content and develop new content, as required, to provide assessments to Utah students in Grades 3 through 8 to meet state and federal accountability requirements. | 12/31/2019 | |
| USBE180074MA | Contract | Lexia Learning Systems LLC | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Lexia Learning Systems LLC is to provide an early interactive literacy software. | 08/04/2022 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Lexia Learning Systems LLC is to provide an early interactive literacy software. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 2023 S.B. 44 Reading Software Amendments 2020 H.B. 360 Interactive Reading Software Amendments 2019 H.B. 463 Early Literacy Amendments 2018 S.B. 127 Reading Software Program Amendments 2017 S.B. 216 Reading Intervention Software License Program Accountability Amendments 2015 S.B. 263 Early Reading Amendments Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2018 Amendment #1 USBE Staff 07/16/2018Amendment #2 USBE Staff 01/13/2020Amendment #3 USBE Staff 04/01/2020Amendment #4 USBE Staff 10/13/2022 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the creation and implementation of an early interactive literacy software. Relevant data points include: Student Name Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student School Information Student Literacy Assessment Information Educator Identification June 7, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE180074MA Lexia Learning Systems LLC.pdfUSBE180074MA Amd 1 Lexia Learning Systems LLC.pdfUSBE180074MA Amd 2 Lexia Learning Systems LLC.pdfUSBE180074MA Amd 3 Lexia Learning Systems LLC.pdfUSBE180074MA Amd 4 Lexia Learning Systems LLC.pdf |
| USBE180059IAA | Interagency Agreement | Utah Education Policy Center | The purpose of this agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) is to evaluate the implementation of the Utah Senate Bill 67 Partnership for Student Success Grant Program with six grantees, including the implementation of partnerships, data-sharing, ongoing communication, and alignment efforts to promote student success. The Partnerships for Student Success grant program is designed to improve educational outcomes for students who are economically disadvantaged by funding grantees to establish and strengthen community partnerships among school districts, businesses, government, and non-profit agencies. | 12/31/2020 | |
| USBE180062MOU | Data Sharing Agreement | Intermountain Healthcare WBL Program | The purpose of this Education Affiliation Agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and IHC Health Service, Inc to provide opportunities for students enrolled in a WBL Program to be exposed to a variety of career options associated with healthcare. | 01/01/2023 | The purpose of this Education Affiliation Agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and IHC Health Service, Inc to provide opportunities for students enrolled in a WBL Program to be exposed to a variety of career options associated with healthcare. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 03/20/2018 Personally identifiable student information,De-identified student-level data Data shared includes relevant student personal information for the purpose of enrollment and incidental data sharing while participating in the WBL Program. USBE180062MOU IHC.pdf |
| USBE190082MA | Contract | ACT Inc | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and ACT inc is to provide a college readiness assessment (the ACT) to students in Grade 11. | 06/30/2027 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and ACT inc is to provide a college readiness assessment (the ACT) to students in Grade 11. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.53E-4-305(2)-College Readiness AssessmentsEstablishes the requirement to adopt a college readiness assessment for secondary students that is the college readiness assessment most commonly submitted to local universities. Justification Required by State Law Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 06/06/2019 Amendment #1 USBE Staff 04/17/2020Amendment #2 USBE Staff 05/27/2020Amendment #3 USBE Staff 01/23/2022Amendment #4 USBE Staff 09/16/2022Amendment #5 USBE Staff 06/15/2023 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared includes relevant data points for the administration of the ACT. Data points include: Student Names Student School Student Grade Student Accessibility Information Administering Educator Name Student English Language Learner Status June 6, 2019 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE190082MA ACT Inc.pdfUSBE190082MA Amd 1 ACT Inc.pdfUSBE190082MA Amd 2 ACT Inc.pdfUSBE190082MA Amd 3 ACT Inc.pdfUSBE190082MA Amd 4 ACT Inc.pdfUSBE190082MA Amd 5 ACT Inc.pdf |
| 166095MA | Contract | Snapp Studios LLC | The purpose of this contract between the State Board of Education and Snapp Studios, LLC, is to provide Moneo Drive, off-the-shelf software system that supports the setup, management, conducting, and tracking of driver education. | 08/31/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Snapp Studios, LLC, is to provide Moneo Drive, off-the-shelf software system that supports the setup, management, conducting, and tracking of driver education. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53G-10-503 Driver education funding Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 08/07/2015 No Amendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Included data shared for the registering and administering of an in-class software for the purpose of driver education. Relevant data points include: Student Name Student Phone Number School Schedule Information Driver Education Educator Information Information on Practice Drives with Educator and Parents Date/Time of Drive Duration of Drive Maneuvers Practiced during Drive August 6, 2015 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 166095MA Snapp Studios LLC.pdf |
| USBE200049IAA | Interagency Agreement | Utah Education Policy Center | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) is for UEPC to identify factors that maximize the effectiveness of kindergarten and the outcomes that are expected with different kindergarten structures and features. | 06/30/2021 | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) is for UEPC to identify factors that maximize the effectiveness of kindergarten and the outcomes that are expected with different kindergarten structures and features.Research Objectives and Study goals are: (1) document the implementation and outcomes of half-day, extended-day, and full-day kindergarten class types in the state of Utah; and (2) examine various issues that have been raised in the full-day versus half-day kindergarten discussion. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). House Bill (H.B.) 408: Public Education Amendments 2018 Justification Required by State Law USBE Staff 04/11/2020 Personally identifiable student information,Un-masked aggregate student data Data shared include relevant data points for identifying factors that maximize the effectiveness of kindergarten. Data points include: Student Attendance (Full or Half Day Kindergarten) Student Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science Score Information Student Gender Student Age Student SES Student Race Student English Language Learner Status Student Special Needs Status School Demographic Information Student Title I Status School Charter Status School Urbanicity School Size USBE200049IAA - University of Utah UEPC.pdf |
| 180056MOU | Data Sharing Agreement | Utah Data Research Center | The purpose of this agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Data Research Center (UDCR) is to designate the Utah Data Research Center as their individual and collective agent or authorized representative as the case for the purpose of holding and dealing with data. Providing such data will support the formation of evidence-based research, and policy for the state of Utah through longitudinal record matching also support research for developing public policies, evaluation of State and Federal program, improving the quality of instruction and education in Utah. | 06/30/2022 | The purpose of this agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Data Research Center (UDCR) is to designate the Utah Data Research Center as their individual and collective agent or authorized representative as the case for the purpose of holding and dealing with data. Providing such data will support the formation of evidence-based research, and policy for the state of Utah through longitudinal record matching also support research for developing public policies, evaluation of State and Federal program, improving the quality of instruction and education in Utah. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).UCA 35A-14-301 Utah Data Research ActWhich specifically authorizes the UDRC to collect and hold data for "Participating Entitles". Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 06/12/2018 Personally identifiable student information Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to support research for developing public policies, evaluation of State and Federal program, improving the quality of instruction and education in Utah. Data Shared includes, but not limited to: Student Full Name Student Address Student Date of Birth Student Social Security Number 180056MOU DWS.pdf |
| USBE180096MA | Contract | NCS Pearson Inc | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and NCS Pearson is to provide a high school assessment for students in Grades 9 and 10. | 10/31/2028 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and NCS Pearson is to provide a high school assessment for students in Grades 9 and 10. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53E-4-303- Utah standards assessments -- Administration -- Review committeeS.B. 39 Education Testing Amendments Justification Required by State Law Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2018 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 11/12/2019 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of a high school assessment for students in Grades 9 and 10. Data shared included: Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Full Name Student Date of Birth Student School Name and Code Student District Name and Code Student Enrolled Grade Student Race/Ethnicity Student Gender Student Disability Status Student Socioeconomic Status Student English Language Learner Status Student Form Code Student Item Response on all operational items in the Hybrid test which could indicate whether an item is omitted or not Student Item Scores on all operational items in the Hybrid test Student Item Latency on all operational items in the Hybrid test Student Raw Score of the Aspire Items Student Raw Score of the Hybrid test Student Scale Score of the Hybrid test Item/test level data Form code Item position Item ID Key ItemStatus (OP / PT) Item Type (MC/TE) Reporting category An indicator of whether the item is from Aspire June 7, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE180096MA NCS Pearson.pdfUSBE180096MA Amd 1 NCS Pearson.pdf |
| 176135MA | Contract | D. Scott Cook | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and D. Scott Cook is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 06/30/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and D. Scott Cook is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176135MA Dr Scott Cook.pdf |
| USBE200033MA | Contract | YouScience,LLC (formerly Precision Exams LLC) | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and YouScience,LLC (formerly Precision Exams LLC) is to provide the development, delivery, and reporting of a general financial literacy assessment. | 01/31/2030 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and YouScience,LLC (formerly Precision Exams LLC) is to provide the development, delivery, and reporting of a general financial literacy assessment. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53E-3-505(3)- Financial and Economic Literacy Education.R277-704(3)- Financial and Economic Literacy:Integration into Core CurriculumUtah Code Sections 53A-13-108 and 53A-13-110 Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 01/08/2020 Amendment 1 Utah State Board of Education 03/02/2025 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared includes relevant data points for the development, delivery, and reporting of a general financial literacy assessment. Data points include: Student Name Student Grade Level Student School Information Student English Language Learner Status Educator Name Educator Course Information January 8, 2020 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE200033MA Precision Exams, LLC.pdfUSBE200033MA Amd 1 Precision Exams, LLC.pdf |
| 176144MA | Contract | Patrick L. Tanner | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Patrick L. Tanner is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 08/31/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Patrick L Tanner is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176144MA Patrick L.pdf |
| USBE200006MA | Contract | Lori Bates Gardner | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Lori Bates Gardner is to provide professional development and support to the Utah ELA Coteaching project. | 06/30/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Lori Bates Gardner is to provide professional development and support to the Utah ELA Coteaching project. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Local Education Agency Decision USBE Staff 05/27/2020 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared includes relevant educator personal information for the purposes of training and incidental data sharing as trainings are conducted onsite in LEAs. USBE200006MA Lori Bates Gardner.pdf |
| USBE200001IAA | Interagency Agreement | Southern Utah University | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Southern Utah University is to conduct the Trauma-Informed Problem Solving (TIPS) project, which aims to incorporate training in trauma-informed practices and classroom-based coaching to improve internal capacity in school districts to meet the needs of students. Specifically, teachers will be trained to observe and coach each other in the use of evidence-based practices in classroom management that correspond to the literature in trauma-informed practices. | 09/30/2020 | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Southern Utah University is to conduct the Trauma-Informed Problem Solving (TIPS) project, which aims to incorporate training in trauma-informed practices and classroom-based coaching to improve internal capacity in school districts to meet the needs of students. Specifically, teachers will be trained to observe and coach each other in the use of evidence-based practices in classroom management that correspond to the literature in trauma-informed practices. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 09/17/2019 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 07/10/2020 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information,De-identified student-level data USBE does not engage in data sharing as a part of this study. Any data collection or data sharing is conducted by the researcher. Data Shared included relevant data points for the quantitative study of a new teacher focused program centering on trauma informed problem solving (TIPS) . Data Shared includes: Teacher Demographic Information Teacher's Survey Data Teacher Sense Of Efficacy Scale (TSES) Classroom Management Adverse Childhood Experiences Social Validity Student Demographic Information Race Gender SES Disability Status Discipline USBE200001IAA Southern Utah University .pdfUSBE200001IAA Amd. 1 - Southern Utah University .pdf |
| USBE190060MA | Contract | Evaluation and Training Institute | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Evaluation and Training Institute is to provide external evaluation services for the K-3 Early Intervention Program | 10/14/2024 | |
| USBE190042MA | Research Data Sharing Agreement | Dr. Richard Sudweeks; David Simpson | The purpose of this external research sharing agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Dr. Richard Sudweeks and David Simpson is to illustrate the value of the nonparametric difference score and nonparametric hierarchical linear modeling approaches to analyzing academic growth in state test data that has not been vertically scaled. | 08/31/2020 | The purpose of this external research sharing agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Dr. Richard Sudweeks and David Simpson is to illustrate the value of the nonparametric difference score and nonparametric hierarchical linear modeling approaches to analyzing academic growth in state test data that has not been vertically scaled. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2020 De-identified student-level data Data shared included requested data points for a study of the value of the nonparametric difference score and nonparametric hierarchical linear modeling approaches to analyzing academic growth in state test data that has not been vertically scaled. Data requested included: LEA ID (Deindentified) School-Level ID (Deindentified) Student-level ID (Deindentified) Student School Year Student Grade Level Student SAGE testing data (2014-2016) CRT Testing Data (2011-2013) Student's Gender Student's Race/Ethnicity Student's Free and/or Reduced Lunch Eligibility June 7, 2020 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE190042MA - David Simpson-Richard Sudweeks.pdf |
| USBE2000068MA | Contract | Multidimensional Software Creations | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Multidimensional Software Creations is to provide maintenance and enhancements for the Transition from Early Intervention Data Input (TEDI) Program. The Transition from Early-intervention Data Input System (TEDI) is a crucial tool designed to manage and facilitate the transition of children from Part C early intervention to Part B preschool special education services in Utah. TEDI helps streamline the referral process for children who are potentially eligible for these services, ensuring that their data is accurately recorded and transferred between relevant systems. The purpose of TEDI is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of managing student transitions, thereby supporting better educational outcomes for children with special needs. The Transition from Early Intervention Data Input (TEDI) Program is made up of a set of sub-system that facilitate the communication, reporting, and reconciliation of children that transition from the Baby Watch Early Intervention Program (BWEIP) to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) as identified in Part B of the IDEA Act. | 06/28/2025 | |
| 176115MA | Contract | Brad C. Smith | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Brad C. Smith is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearings and draft recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 08/31/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Brad C. Smith is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearings and draft recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176115MA Brad C.pdf |
| USBE210033IAA | Interagency Agreement | University of Utah First Star Academy for Foster Youth | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and University of Utah First Star Academy for Foster Youth is to provide First Star’s program which serves high school foster youth who live and learn on campus each summer throughout high school during their Summer Academies, and 1-2 days each month throughout every school year for Saturday Academies. | 06/30/2025 | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and University of Utah First Star Academy for Foster Youth is to provide First Star’s program which serves high school foster youth who live and learn on campus each summer throughout high school during their Summer Academies, and 1-2 days each month throughout every school year for Saturday Academies. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.30, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b)(1), and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b)(2)(A). This data sharing is permitted under the parent consent provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 10/01/2020 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 07/28/2021Amendment #2 Utah State Board of Education 02/10/2023 De-identified student-level data Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to provide First Star’s program which serves high school foster youth who live and learn on campus. Data Shared includes: Students Bi-yearly Transcripts Students Caregiver/Caseworker Contact Student School Student Educator Student In-house Testing Scores Student ACT Test Prep Score October 1, 2020 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE210033IAA - U of U First Star.pdfUSBE210033IAA -Amd 1 U of U First Star.pdfUSBE210033IAA - Amd 2 U of U First Star.pdf |
| USBE180076MA | Contract | Imagine Learning | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Imagine Learning is to provide early learning interactive literacy software for grades K-1 and 2-3. | 06/30/2023 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Imagine Learning is to provide early learning interactive literacy software for grades K-1 and 2-3. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 2023 S.B. 44 Reading Software Amendments 2020 H.B. 360 Interactive Reading Software Amendments 2019 H.B. 463 Early Literacy Amendments 2018 S.B. 127 Reading Software Program Amendments 2017 S.B. 216 Reading Intervention Software License Program Accountability Amendments 2015 S.B. 263 Early Reading Amendments Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2018 Amendment #1 USBE Staff 07/16/2018Amendment #2 USBE Staff 03/08/2019Amendment #3 USBE Staff 01/13/2020 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of an early learning interactive literacy software. Data points included: Student Name Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Date of Birth Gender Student School Enrollment Student Grade Level Teacher Name English Language Status Eligibility for Reduced-Price Lunch June 7, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE180076MA Imagine Learning.pdfUSBE180076MA Amd 1 Imagine Learning.pdfUSBE180076MA Amd 2 Imagine Learning.pdfUSBE180076MA Amd 3 Imagine Learning.pdf |
| 176142MA | Contract | Douglas R. Larson | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Douglas R. Larson is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 06/30/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Douglas R. Larson is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176142MA Douglas R.pdf |
| USBE200040MA | Contract | SpedPsych Services LLC (formerly Lisa Morris) | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and SpedPsych Services LLC, formerly Lisa Morris, is to provide monitoring services for the Utah Special Education Program Improvement Planning System (UPIPS). | 01/07/2025 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and SpedPsych Services LLC, formally Lisa Morris, is to provide monitoring services for the Utah Special Education Program Improvement Planning System (UPIPS). Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) -20 U.S.C. §1400Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules (USBE) (SER) -VIII.C and D. Justification Required by State Law Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 01/08/2020 Amendment #99 USBE Staff 12/09/2021 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared include relevant data points for the monitoring, coaching, and mentoring of the Utah Special Education Program Improvement Planning System (UPIPS). In the contractor's role, they evaluated LEA compliance with state law which included a review and analysis of data. As such, data points likely included: Student Names Student Disability Status Student School Student Grade Level Educator Names Educator Schools Educator Contact Information January 8, 2020 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE200040MA - Lisa Morris.pdfUSBE200040MA Amd. 99 SpedPsych Services LLC (formerly Lisa Morris).pdf |
| USBE190079MA | Contract | Waterford Research Institute | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Waterford Research Institute is to provide a software "UPSTART", an in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program that is designed to give Utah four-year-olds an individualized reading, mathematics, and science curriculum with a focus on reading. | 06/30/2024 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Waterford Research Institute is to provide a software "UPSTART", an in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program that is designed to give Utah four-year-olds an individualized reading, mathematics, and science curriculum with a focus on reading. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Utah Historical Code: 53F-4-4, renumbered to Utah Code 63N-20An in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program that is designed to give Utah preschoolers an individualized reading, mathematics, and science curriculum with a focus on reading. Children participate in the program during their preschool year. At least 30% of the preschool children who participate in UPSTART are required to be children from low income families. "Low income" means an income below 185% of the federal poverty guideline (Section 404(2)(b)(ii))). Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 02/11/2019 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 06/09/2019Amendment #2 Utah State Board of Education 05/27/2020Amendment #3 Utah State Board of Education 10/06/2020Amendment #4 Utah State Board of Education 06/17/2021Amendment #5 Utah State Board of Education 08/15/2022Amendment #6 Utah State Board of Education 05/09/2023 Personally identifiable student information Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation of "UPSTART" an in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program. Data Shared includes: Student First Name Student Middle Name Student Last Name Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Date of Birth Street Address Zip Code USBE190079MA Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 1 Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 2 Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 3 Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 4 Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 5 Waterford Research Institute.pdfUSBE190079MA Amd 6 Waterford Research Institute.pdf |
| 176227MA | Contract | Shmoop University | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Shmoop University is to provide, consistent with Utah Code 53A-1-613, an online program to prepare 10th and 11th grade students to take the college admissions test that includes assessment of language arts, mathematics, and science that is most commonly submitted to local universities. | 06/30/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Shmoop University is to provide, consistent with Utah Code 53A-1-613, an online program to prepare 10th and 11th grade students to take the college admissions test that includes assessment of language arts, mathematics, and science that is most commonly submitted to local universities. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53F-4-202 College readiness diagnostic tool.Updated from Utah Code 53A-1-613 Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 12/08/2016 Personally identifiable student information Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to provide an online program to prepare 10th and 11th grade students to take the college admissions test that includes assessment of language arts, mathematics, and science. Data Shared includes: Student School Student Login Username 176227MA Shmoop University.pdf |
| USBE190107MA | Contract | Amplify Education Inc | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Amplify Education Inc is to provide a diagnostic assessment for reading for Utah students in Grades K-3. | 06/30/2024 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Amplify Education Inc is to provide a diagnostic assessment for reading for Utah students in Grades K-3. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53E-4-307 Benchmark assessments in readingR277-406 Early Learning Program and Assessment Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 07/23/2019 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for providing a diagnostic assessment for reading for Utah students in Grades K-3. Relevant data points include: Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student School Student District Student Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) NEXT Scores School Course Information Student Grade Level Student English Language Learner Status Student Progress Report USBE190107MA Amplify Education.pdf |
| 176120MA | Contract | Blake T. Ostler | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Blake T. Ostler is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 08/31/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Blake T. Ostler is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176120MA Blake T.pdf |
| USBE180075MA | Contract | Curriculum Associates LLC | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Curriculum Associates, LLC is to provide early interactive literacy software for grades 2 and 3. | 08/01/2022 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Curriculum Associates, LLC is to provide early interactive literacy software for grades 2 and 3. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 2020 H.B. 360 Interactive Reading Software Amendments 2019 H.B. 463 Early Literacy Amendments 2018 S.B. 127 Reading Software Program Amendments 2017 S.B. 216 Reading Intervention Software License Program Accountability Amendments 2015 S.B. 263 Early Reading Amendments Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 07/16/2018 Amendment #1 USBE Staff 01/13/2020Amendment #2 USBE Staff 10/13/2022 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of an early learning interactive literacy software. Data points included: Student Name Date of Birth Gender Race/Ethnicity Student School Enrollment Student Grade Level Teacher Name English Language Status Eligibility for Reduced-Price Lunch July 16, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE180075MA Curriculum Associates, LLC.pdfUSBE180075MA Amendment 1 Curriculum Associates, LLC.pdfUSBE180075MA Amendment 2 Curriculum Associates, LLC.pdf |
| USBE220046DA | Data Sharing Agreement | Utah Department of Health | The purpose of this data sharing agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Department of Health is to streamline the required reporting of COVID-19 cases among schools (school health authorities) and the Utah Department of Health. | 12/31/2022 | The purpose of this data sharing agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Department of Health is to streamline the required reporting of COVID-19 cases among schools (school health authorities) and the Utah Department of Health. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31, 34 CFR § 99.36, and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Health and Safety Emergency Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 03/07/2024 Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points to streamline the required reporting of COVID-19 cases among schools (school health authorities) and the Utah Department of Health. Data shared included: Student School Enrollment Information Student Name Student Date of Birth Student Gender Original Agreement |
| 156350MA | Student Data Sharing Agreement | University of Kansas Center for Research | The purpose of this contract is to provide Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment, a test that is designed to assess the progress of children with significant cognitive disabilities in attaining proficiency in mathematics and English/language arts. | 04/30/2020 | |
| 176141MA | Contract | Carol Clawson | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Carol Clawson is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 08/31/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Carol Clawson is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176141MA Carol Clawson.pdf |
| USBE200003MA | Contract | Brigham Young University | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Brigham Young University (BYU) is to provide ULEAD grant funds to BYU to conduct a research project designed to understand how children's anxiety interacts with early reading skill development. | 06/30/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Brigham Young University (BYU) is to provide ULEAD grant funds to BYU to conduct a research project designed to understand how children's anxiety interacts with early reading skill development. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 09/17/2019 Personally identifiable student information,De-identified student-level data USBE does not engage in data sharing as a part of this study. Any data collection or data sharing is conducted by the researcher.Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to conduct a research project designed to understand how children's anxiety interacts with early reading skill development. Data Shared includes: Student Multi-dimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC) data Student Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Data USBE200003MA BYU.pdf |
| 166304MA | Contract | Utah State Board of Education; University of Wisconsin's Madison Center for Educational Research (WCER) | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and the University of Wisconsin's Madison Center for Educational Research (WCER) is the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of an online English language proficiency assessment, known as the ACESS for ELLs 2.0. | 06/30/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and the University of Wisconsin's Madison Center for Educational Research (WCER) is the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of an online English language proficiency assessment, known as the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-Title III (20 U.S Code § 6812.)Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.Student Program is to ensure that all EL students attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging state academic standards as all other students.53E-5-205- Indicators for Elementary and Middle Schools53E-5-206 -Indicators for High Schools Justification Required by State Law Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 03/07/2024 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 05/19/2016 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment. Relevant Data included: Student Demographic Information Student Names Student Class Information Student School Information Educator Information Relevant Student Accommodation Information June 18, 2015 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 166304MA U of Wisconsin's Madison for Educational Research |
| USBE2000021AA | Interagency Agreement | University of Utah | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education, University of Utah (U of U) , and Utah State University (USU) is to evaluate the effects of training and implementation supports for the Good Behavior Game (GBG) on Utah teacher's self-efficacy, burnout, and retention, as well as student academic engagement. | 06/30/2020 | The purpose of this interagency agreement between the Utah State Board of Education, University of Utah (U of U) , and Utah State University (USU) is to evaluate the effects of training and implementation supports for the Good Behavior Game (GBG) on Utah teacher's self-efficacy, burnout, and retention, as well as student academic engagement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6) and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Studies Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 09/17/2019 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information USBE does not engage in data sharing as a part of this study. Any data collection or data sharing is conducted by the researcher. Data shared includes relevant student personal information for the purpose of implementation supports for the Good Behavior Game (GBG) and incidental data sharing while collecting data in public schools. USBE2000021AA UofU.pdf |
| USBE190025MA | Contract | Benchmark Integrated Technology Services | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Benchmark Integrated Technology Services is to provide an Adult Student Information System. | 06/30/2024 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Benchmark Integrated Technology Services is to provide an Adult Student Information System. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (20 Code § 677.160)Performance Accountability requirements R277-733. Adult Education ProgramsPolicies and Procedures Guide requires programs to enter information into our student information system to facilitate this reporting Justification Required by State Law Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 08/02/2018 Amendment #2 USBE Staff 08/14/2023 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared includes relevant data points for the creation and implementation of an Adult Student Information System. Data shared includes: Educator Names Educator Contact Information Student Name Student Address Student Phone Number Student Ethnicity Student Gender Student County Student Date of Birth Student Native Language Student Social Security Number (SSN) Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) USBE190025MA Benchmark Integrated Technology Services.pdfUSBE190025MA Amd 2 Benchmark Integrated Technology Services.pdf |
| 20-MOU-0001 | Data Sharing Agreement | Child Nutrition, Department of Workforce Services | The purpose of this agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Department of Workforce Services sets out the requirements for direct certification and direct verification in consideration of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization of 2004 (Public Law 108-265) for the agencies administering. The Utah Government Records Access management Act permits private or controlled records to be provided to another governmental entity if it is necessary to the performance of that entity's duties. | 06/30/2024 | The purpose of this agreement between the Utah State Board of Education and Department of Workforce Services sets out the requirements for direct certification and direct verification in consideration of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization of 2004 (Public Law 108-265) for the agencies administering. The Utah Government Records Access management Act permits private or controlled records to be provided to another governmental entity if it is necessary to the performance of that entity's duties. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.30, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b)(1), and 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b)(2)(A). This data sharing is permitted under the parent consent provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).UCA 63G-2-206(2) Utah Government Records Access Management ActUtah Governmental Immunity Act Title 63G Chapter 7 Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 06/06/2019 Personally identifiable student information Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to be used to directly certify children for free school meals. Data Shared includes: Applicants First Name (APP_FIRST (Pl on the case)) Applicants Middle Name (APP_Ml (Pl on the case)) Applicants Last Name (APP_LAST (PI on the case)) Student First Name (STUDENT_FIRST(Child)) Student Middle Name (STUDENT_MI(Child)) Student Last Name (STUDENT_LAST(Child)) Date of Birth (DATE_OF_BIRTH(Child)) Address (ADDR1,ADDR2,& ADDR3) City State Zip Code County Assistance Type Student Gender Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Case Number (CASE # (SNAP ONLY)) June 6, 2019 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 20-MOU-0001 - USBE Child Nutrition_DWS - Signed.pdf |
| USBE190115MA | Contract | Heidi M Mucha Ph.D. LLC | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Heidi M Mucha Ph.D. LLC is to provide SPDG coach training, technical writing, and conference planning and organization. | 12/31/2019 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Heidi M Mucha Ph.D. LLC is to provide SPDG coach training, technical writing, and conference planning and organization. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 04/04/2019 Personally identifiable student information,De-identified student-level data Data shared includes relevant educator personal information for the purposes of training and incidental data sharing as trainings are conducted onsite in LEAs. April 4, 2019 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE190115MA Heidi Mucha.pdf |
| USBE210112MA | Contract | Imagine Learning | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Imagine Learning is to provide multi-language learning software for K-5. | 06/30/2026 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Imagine Learning is to provide multi-language learning software for K-5. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).H.B. 6012 Public Education Funding and Enrollment Amendment (409-416) Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 07/08/2021 Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of multi-language learning software for K-5. Relevant data points include: Student Name Student Grade Level Student Language Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student School Name Student District Name Optional when a student's account is created: Birth Date, Demographic Information. USBE210112MA - MLSS Imagine Learning.pdf |
| USBE180077MA | Contract | Waterford Institute Inc. | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Waterford Institute, Inc. is to provide Grades K-1 an Early Interactive Literacy software. | 08/04/2022 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Waterford Institute, Inc. is to provide Grades K-1 an Early Interactive Literacy software. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 2023 S.B. 44 Reading Software Amendments 2020 H.B. 360 Interactive Reading Software Amendments 2019 H.B. 463 Early Literacy Amendments 2018 S.B. 127 Reading Software Program Amendments 2017 S.B. 216 Reading Intervention Software License Program Accountability Amendments 2015 S.B. 263 Early Reading Amendments Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2018 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 07/16/2018Amendment #2 Utah State Board of Education 01/13/2020Amendment #3 Utah State Board of Education 11/15/2022 De-identified student-level data Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to provide an Early Interactive literacy software for Grades K-1. Data Shared includes: Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Grade Level Student School Student District Student Program Usage Times in Minutes, Days, Weeks, etc. June 7, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE180077MA Waterford Institute Inc.pdfUSBE180077MA Amd 1 Waterford Institute Inc.pdfUSBE180077MA Amd 2 Waterford Institute Inc.pdfUSBE180077MA Amd 3 Waterford Institute Inc.pdf |
| 176116MA | Contract | Tracy Cowdell | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Tracy Cowdell is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 06/30/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Tracy Cowdell is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176116MA Tracy Cowdell.pdf |
| 176143MA | Contract | Langdon T. Owen Jr | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Langdon T. Owen Jr is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. | 08/31/2021 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Langdon T. Owen Jr is to provide hearing officers to conduct hearing and draft recommendation to the State Board of Education regarding background checks, educator misconduct, and licensure reinstatement. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). R277-213. Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement ProceduresR277-212. UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports53E-6-605. Designation of hearing officer or panel Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 09/08/2016 No Ammendments Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared in completion of this agreement included relevant data points for individual students and teachers involved in misconduct hearings overseen by the contracted individual. September 8th, 2016 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176143MA Langdon T.pdf |
| 176466MA | Contract | Precision Exams | The purpose of this contact between the Utah State Board of Education and Precision Exams is to provide the online assessment for the CTE Skill Certificate program. | 06/30/2027 | The purpose of this contact between the Utah State Board of Education and Precision Exams is to provide the online assessment for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skill Certificate program. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53F-2-311 (2) (c) - Weighted pupil units for career and technical education programs -- Funding of approved programs -- Performance measures -- Qualifying criteria. Refers to competency attainment.R277-911 (2) (13) (8)- Secondary Career and Technical Education Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 06/01/2017 Amendment 1 Utah State Board of Education 08/11/2017Amendment 2 Utah State Board of Education 09/10/2019Amendment 3 Utah State Board of Education 06/07/2019Amendment 4 Utah State Board of Education 07/02/2021Amendment 5 Utah State Board of Education 11/15/2022 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared includes relevant data points for the administration of an online assessment for the CTE Skill Certificate program. Relevant data points include: Student Name Student School Information Student Class Information Educator Information Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Graduation Year June 1, 2017 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 176466MA Precision Exams.pdf176466MA Amd 1 Precision Exams.pdf176466MA Amd 2 Precision Exams.pdf176466MA Amd 3 Precision Exams.pdf176466MA Amd 4 Precision Exams.pdf176466MA Amd 5 Precision Exams.pdf |
| 166319MA | Contract | Illuminate Evaluation Services | The general purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Illuminate Evaluation Services is to provide Evaluation of Interventions for Reading Difficulties Pilot Program. | 12/31/2019 | The general purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Illuminate Evaluation Services is to provide an evaluation of the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Pilot Program. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 53F-5-203(7)- Interventions for Reading Difficulties Justification Required by State Law USBE Staff 06/27/2016 Amendment #1 USBE Staff 03/12/2018 De-identified student-level data,Un-masked aggregate student data Data shared includes relevant data points to complete an evaluation of a reading intervention pilot program. Target groups included students involved in the program and other unrelated student groups for comparison. Relevant data included: Student Reading Assessment Data Qualitative Survey Data on Program Effectiveness Educator Qualitative Responses Student Demographic Information 166319MA Illuminate Evaluation Services166319MA Amd 1. Illuminate Evaluation Services |
| USBE200054MA | Contract | University of Wisconsin Educational Research | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and University of Wisconsin-Madison's Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) is to provide the annual administration of ACCESS for ELLs and related services of WCER to English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades Pre-K-12. | 06/30/2025 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and University of Wisconsin-Madison's Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) is to provide the annual administration of ACCESS for ELLs and related services of WCER to English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades Pre-K-12. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Elementary and Secondary education Act (ESEA): Title I and Title III Justification Required by Federal Law Utah State Board of Education 05/27/2020 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 08/17/2021 De-identified student-level data STATE will receive: • initial and final draft data in electronic format, including all demographic and student response data collected, raw, scale scores and proficiency levels are included in the file • State Frequency Report STATE’s LEAs will receive 1 copy of the following reports: • District Frequency Report • School Frequency Report • Student Roster Report • Individual Student Report (ISR) May 7, 2020 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE200054MA University of Wisconsin-Madisons Wisconsin Center for Education Research.pdfUSBE200054MA Amd. 1 University of Wisconsin-Madisons Wisconsin Center for Education Research.pdf |
| 166067MA | Contract | Utah State Board of Education; Evaluation and Training Institute | The purpose of this contact between the Utah State Board of Education and the Evaluation and Training Institute is to provide independent external evaluation of the UPSTART program. | 12/31/2019 | The purpose of this contact between the Utah State Board of Education and the Evaluation and Training Institute is to provide independent external evaluation of the UPSTART program. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 2023 S.B. 44 Reading Software Amendments 2020 H.B. 360 Interactive Reading Software Amendments 2019 H.B. 463 Early Literacy Amendments 2018 S.B. 127 Reading Software Program Amendments 2017 S.B. 216 Reading Intervention Software License Program Accountability Amendments 2015 S.B. 263 Early Reading Amendments Justification Local Education Agency Decision Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 08/05/2015 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 07/01/2016 De-identified student-level data Data shared included relevant data points for determining the effectiveness of the UPSTART program on early childhood literacy. Data included: Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Bader, Preschool Early Literacy Indicators (PELI), and Brigance Assessment Data Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)Assessment Data March 5, 2015 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 166067MA Evaluation and Training Institute166067MA Amd 1 Evaluation and Training Institute |
| 156284MA | Contract | Precision Exams | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Precision Exams LLC is to assist USBE in the development of the General Financial Literacy Assessment Training. | 01/31/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Precision Exams LLC is to assist USBE in the development of the General Financial Literacy Assessment Training. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).34 CFR § 99.31(a)(3), 34 CFR § 99.35, 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “Audit and Evaluation Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53E-3-505- Financial and economic literacy educationR277-704- Financial and Economic Literacy: Integration into Core Curriculum Justification Required by State Law Utah State Board of Education 01/08/2015 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 12/31/2015 Personally identifiable student information Data Shared included relevant data points for the implementation to provide assistance in the development of the General Financial Literacy Assessment Training. Data Shared includes: Student Name Student Graduation Year Student Exam Taken Student Exam Result Student Statewide Identifier (SSID) Student LEA January 8, 2015 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes 156284MA Precision Exams LLC.pdf156284MA AMD 1 Precision Exams LLC.pdf |
| USBE190090MA | Contract | Measurement Incorporated | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Measurement Incorporated is to provide Utah Compose, an online formative writing tool, for Utah students in Grades 3-12. | 06/30/2025 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Measurement Incorporated is to provide Utah Compose, an online formative writing tool, for Utah students in Grades 3-12. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Justification Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education Decision Utah State Board of Education 05/02/2019 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 02/20/2024 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information,De-identified student-level data Data shared includes data points relevant for the implementation of an online formative writing tool for Utah students in Grades 3-12. Data shared included: Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Name Student Grade Level Student School Student Course Information Relevant Educators' Names May 2-3, 2019 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE190090MA Measurement Inc.USBE190090MA Amd 1 Measurement Inc. |
| 166014MA | Contract | Multidimensional Software Creations | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Multidimensional Software Creations is to provide maintenance and enhancements for the Transition from Early Intervention Data Input (TEDI) Program. The Transition from Early-intervention Data Input System (TEDI) is a crucial tool designed to manage and facilitate the transition of children from Part C early intervention to Part B preschool special education services in Utah. TEDI helps streamline the referral process for children who are potentially eligible for these services, ensuring that their data is accurately recorded and transferred between relevant systems. The purpose of TEDI is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of managing student transitions, thereby supporting better educational outcomes for children with special needs. The Transition from Early Intervention Data Input (TEDI) Program is made up of a set of sub-system that facilitate the communication, reporting, and reconciliation of children that transition from the Baby Watch Early Intervention Program (BWEIP) to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) as identified in Part B of the IDEA Act. | 07/01/2020 | |
| USBE18028MA | Contract | Panorama Education | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Panorama Education is to provide the pilot of an early intervention program to help LEA’s identify students in need of early intervention through enhancements of the backpack data tool and through providing additional formative actionable data on student outcomes. | 06/30/2020 | The purpose of this contract between the Utah State Board of Education and Panorama Education is to provide the pilot of an early intervention program to help LEA’s identify students in need of early intervention through enhancements of the backpack data tool and through providing additional formative actionable data on student outcomes. Legal Authority 34 CFR § 99.31(a), 20 U.S. Code § 1232g(b). This data sharing is permitted under the “School Official Exception” of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).53F-4-207- Student intervention early warning program Justification Required by State Law Local Education Agency Decision Utah State Board of Education 02/01/2018 Amendment #1 Utah State Board of Education 06/03/2024Amendment #2 Utah State Board of Education 08/02/2018Amendment #3 Utah State Board of Education 03/08/2019 Personally identifiable educator information,Personally identifiable student information Data shared included relevant data points for the implementation of an early intervention program to help LEA’s identify students in need of early intervention. Data Shared includes: Student Name Student Grade Level Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Student Graduation level Student School Student Enrollment Dates Student background Information, such as; Gender Information Home Language Race/Ethnicity Free/Reduced Lunch Price Eligibility status Special Education English Learner Status Homeroom Assigned Advisor/Counselor Photo Course Enrollment Grades Assessments Attendance Behavior Records Interventions February 1, 2018 (Full Board) Meeting Minutes USBE18028MA Panorama Education.pdfUSBE18028MA Amd 1 Panorama Education.pdfUSBE18028MA Amd 2 Panorama Education.pdf |