No. 30882: R277-700. The Elementary and Secondary School Core Curriculum

DAR File No.: 30882
Filed: 01/08/2008, 02:38
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:

Subsections 53A-1-402(1)(b)(iii) and (iv) directs the Utah State Board of Education to establish rules and minimum standards for competency levels and graduation requirements; Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(c)(iv) directs the Utah State Board of Education to establish rules and minimum standards for curriculum and instruction requirements; Section 53A-1-402.6 directs the Utah State Board of Education to implement a core curriculum; and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) allows the Utah State Board of Education to adopt 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 provides the minimum standards for the Utah Core Curriculum and minimum graduation requirements. The rule is not only required by state law, but it also provides the necessary information for school districts and schools to work with students toward graduation. 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