No. 41789 (Repeal): Rule R277-618. Educator Peer Assistance and Review Pilot Program (PAR Program)

(Repeal)

DAR File No.: 41789
Filed: 06/09/2017 12:36:29 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Rule R277-618 is repealed because the state law associated with this program has been repealed and the funding associated with this program has been discontinued.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule provides criteria and procedures for participation in the PAR Program as required by Section 53A-8a-802. The state law associated with this program has been repealed, and the funding associated with this program has been discontinued. Consequently, Rule R277-618 is being repealed in its entirety.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Art X, Sec 3
• Section 53A-10-201
• Section 53A-1-401

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Repealing Rule R277-618 will likely not result in a cost or savings to the state budget. The state law and funding for this program are no longer in place.

local governments:

Repealing Rule R277-618 will likely not result in a cost or savings to local government. The state law and funding for this program are no longer in place.

small businesses:

Repealing Rule R277-618 will likely not result in a cost or savings to small businesses. The state law and funding for this program are no longer in place.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Repealing Rule R277-618 will likely not result in a cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. The state law and funding for this program are no longer in place.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Repealing Rule R277-618 will likely not result in any compliance costs for affected persons. The state law and funding for this program are no longer in place.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that repealing this rule will not result in a fiscal impact to businesses.

Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/31/2017

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2017

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent, Policy and Communication

RULE TEXT

R277. Education, Administration.

[R277-618. Educator Peer Assistance and Review Pilot Program (PAR Program).

R277-618-1. Definitions.

A. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

B. "Consortium" means more than one school district or a regional service center, consistent with Section 53A-3-429, composed of school districts.

C. "PAR joint panel" means the governing panel of a district's Peer Assistance and Review Pilot Program composed of an equal number of teacher representatives and district administrators or their designees.

D. "School district" means a school district/ local board of education or a consortium of school districts, such as a Regional Service Center, authorized to participate in the PAR Program under Section 53A-8a-802.

E. Other definitions provided in Section 53A-8a-801.

 

R277-618-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorization by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Section 53A-8a-802(3) which directs the Board to solicit proposals and award grants, establish criteria under Section 53A-8a-802 and specify procedures, criteria and reporting requirements under Section 53A-8a-802(8), and Section 53A-1-401(3) which permits the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

B. The purpose of this rule is to provide criteria and procedures for participation in the PAR Program as required by Section 53A-8a-802.

 

R277-618-3. Board Responsibilities.

A. Board Applications and Timelines

(1) The Board shall solicit proposals and provide an application consistent with the purpose and criteria of Section 53A-8a-802 by June 15 annually.

(2) The Board shall award grants to school districts or consortia on a competitive basis before July 1 annually.

(3) In addition to R277-617-3A(2), the Board may give preference to school district/consortium applications that:

(a) provide for matching local funds or resources;

(b) agree to develop a teacher mentoring and remediation program that meets the standards set by Section 53A-8a-803;

(c) has limited district personnel to operate a teacher assistance and mentoring program without grant assistance;

(d) demonstrate the intent and potential resources to sustain the program over time based on pilot findings.

B. The Board shall notify applicants that the funds come from a one-time appropriation, that, subject to funds available, the Legislature intends to appropriate funds for a five-year period to the Board for the PAR Program. The funds will not lapse annually.

 

R277-618-4. School District Responsibilities.

A. School districts shall submit applications as directed by the Board.

B. School district/consortium applications shall provide a budget for the use of funds consistent with Section 53A-8a-803.

C. School districts shall use program funds consistent with Section 53A-8a-802 and 813.

D. School districts shall implement programs with minimum components outlined under Section 53A-8a-803 and this rule.

E. School district plans shall include a PAR joint panel selected consistent with Section 53A-8a-804.

 

R277-618-5. Reporting.

A. School districts that receive program funds shall provide data and reports to the Utah State Office of Education as requested.

B. The Board shall report to the Education Interim Committee as required under Section 53A-8a-802(7).

 

KEY: peer assistance, grants

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: August 8, 2012

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53A-10-202; 53A-10-202(4)(c); 53A-10-202(8); 53A-1-401(3) ]

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