No. 27722: R277-501. Educator Licensing Renewal, Highly Qualified and Timelines

DAR File No.: 27722
Filed: 02/23/2005, 07:58
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:

Section 53A-6-104 requires the State Board of Education to make rules requiring participation in professional development activities in order for educators to retain Utah licensure.

 

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:

State law requires that educators participate in professional development activities to retain licensure and that the State Board of Education have rules regarding that participation. It is important for educators to participate in professional development activities because No Child Left Behind requirements demand upgrades in teacher preparation. Professional development requirements move teachers toward this goal. In addition, increased focus on student achievement requires teachers to have frequent and meaningful professional development opportunities. 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, Coordinator School Law and Legislation