No. 30420: R277-703. Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation

DAR File No.: 30420
Filed: 09/06/2007, 11:59
Received by: NL

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:

Subsection 53A-1-402(1) authorizes the Utah State Board of Education to establish rules and minimum standards regarding competency levels, graduation requirements, and curriculum and instruction requirements. Subsections 53A-15-101(5) and (6) direct the Utah State Board of Education to provide an early graduation option to students and to develop, implement and evaluate the early graduation program. Subsection 53A-1-401(3) permits the Utah State Board of Education 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:

This rule is necessary because it provides the standards and procedures for students to graduate before the conclusion of the twelfth grade. 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:

Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation