No. 37551 (5-year Review): Rule R765-136. Language Proficiency in the Utah System of Higher Education

DAR File No.: 37551
Filed: 04/29/2013 03:09:44 PM

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:

English is the official language of Utah and is the sole language of the government. Pursuant to Section 63G-1-201 institutions and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) may use languages other than English for communication with non-English speakers.

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 comments have been received since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Continuation of this rule is necessary since state law has not changed relative to the rule and the rule has served the Board of Regents well.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Regents (Board Of)
Administration
BOARD OF REGENTS BUILDING, THE GATEWAY
60 SOUTH 400 WEST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101-1284

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Courtney White at the above address, by phone at 801-321-7241, by FAX at 801-321-7199, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Dave Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education

Effective:

04/29/2013

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