No. 32267: R277-524. Paraprofessional Qualifications

DAR File No.: 32267
Filed: 01/05/2009, 01:14
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-1-401(3) authorizes the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities. Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a)(i) requires the Board to establish rules and minimum standards for the public schools regarding the qualification and certification of educators and ancillary personnel who provide direct student services. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Pub. L. 107-110, Title 1, Sec. 1119 requires that each local education agency receiving assistance under this part shall ensure that all paraprofessionals shall be appropriately qualified.

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 provide standards for paraprofessionals to be appropriately qualified consistent with state and federal law. 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