No. 39993 (5-year Review): Rule R277-726. Statewide Online Education Program

DAR File No.: 39993
Filed: 12/15/2015 11:07:04 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3, vests general control and supervision of public education in the Utah State Board of Education (Board); Section 53A-15-1210 requires the Board to make rules providing for the administration of statewide assessments to students enrolled in online courses; Section 53A-15-1213 requires the Board to make rules that establish a course credit acknowledgment form and procedures for completing and submitting the form to the Board; and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) permits the Board to make rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R277-726 continues to be necessary because it provides procedures and requirements for participation in the Statewide Online Education Program. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

12/15/2015

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Associate Superintendent, Policy and Communication

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