No. 39337 (5-year Review): Rule R277-474. School Instruction and Human Sexuality

DAR File No.: 39337
Filed: 05/01/2015 12:09:05 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:

Subsection 53A-13-101(1)(c)(ii)(B) directs the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to develop a rule to allow local boards of education to adopt human sexuality education materials or programs under Board rules, and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) allows the Board to adopt 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 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 it provides requirements for selection, instruction, and notice to parents of human sexuality and maturation instructional materials. 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:

• Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

05/01/2015

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Associate Superintendent, Policy and Communication

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