No. 43239 (5-year Review): Rule R277-620. Suicide Prevention Programs

DAR File No.: 43239
Filed: 10/05/2018 01:23:29 PM

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:

Section 53E-3-401(4) allows the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities. The purposes of this rule is: a) to provide for collaboration with the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to establish, oversee, and provide model policies and programs for LEAs, and training for parents, about youth suicide prevention programs; b) to require LEAs to have and update youth protection policies; and c) to direct LEAs to send notice to parents and protect the confidentiality of the required parent notification record regarding bullying and suicide incidents.

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 continues to be necessary because it provides collaboration with the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to establish, oversee, and provide model policies and programs for an LEA, and training for parents, about youth suicide prevention programs. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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 801-538-7550, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

10/05/2018

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent of Policy

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