No. 32830 (5-year Review): Rule R277-402. Online Testing

DAR File No.: 32830
Filed: 07/16/2009

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-1-708(5) directs the Utah State Board of Education to specify procedures and accountability for online summative testing by school districts and charter schools, and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) allows the Utah State Board of Education 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 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 for implementation of an educational technology infrastructure for school districts and charter schools to satisfy testing requirements under 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]

Effective:

07/16/2009

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Coordinator School Law and Legislation

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