No. 37494 (5-year Review): Rule R277-469. Instructional Materials Commission Operating Procedures

DAR File No.: 37494
Filed: 04/08/2013 08:33:21 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:

Section 53A-14-102 directs the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to appoint an Instructional Materials Commission (Commission) and directs the Commission to evaluate instructional materials for recommendation by the Board, Section 53A-14-107 directs the Board to make rules that establish the qualifications of the independent parties who may evaluate and map the alignment of the primary instructional materials and requirements for the detailed summary of the evaluation and its placement on a public website, and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) allows the Board to make 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 continues to be necessary because it provides operating procedures and criteria for recommending instructional materials for use in Utah public schools and mapping and alignment of primary instructional materials consistent with state 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

Effective:

04/08/2013

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