No. 38349 (5-year Review): Rule R277-524. Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Programs, Assignments, and Qualifications

DAR File No.: 38349
Filed: 03/14/2014 09:42:11 AM

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) permits the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities, and 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.

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 comment has 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 is provides criteria to designate appropriate assignments of paraprofessionals and qualifications for paraprofessionals. The rule also establishes the formula for distribution of paraeducator funding to eligible schools and minimum standards for use of funds and reporting requirements. 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]

Effective:

03/14/2014

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

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