DAR File No.: 28144
Filed: 08/15/2005, 11:12
Received by: NLRULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule is being repealed because library media is no longer a license area of concentration but an endorsement. The procedures and regulations specified in this rule are no longer in effect.
Summary of the rule or change:
This rule is repealed in its entirety.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
Subsection 53A-1-401(3)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget. There are no costs for changing the license requirement terminology from "area of concentration" to "endorsement."
local governments:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to local government. There are no costs for changing the license requirement terminology from "area of concentration" to "endorsement."
other persons:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to other persons. There are no costs for changing the license requirement terminology from "area of concentration" to "endorsement."
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no compliance costs for affected persons. The process is the same.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
I have reviewed this rule and I see no fiscal impact on businesses. Patti Harrington, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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 84111-3272Direct 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 carol.lear@schools.utah.gov
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:
10/03/2005
This rule may become effective on:
10/04/2005
Authorized by:
Carol Lear, Coordinator School Law and Legislation
RULE TEXT
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R277-516. Library Media Certificates and Programs.R277-516-1. Definitions.A. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.B. "Basic Certificate" means the initial certificate issued by the Board which permits the holder to be employed as an educator in the public schools.C. "Standard Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Board after a holder has demonstrated competency under the Basic Certificate.R277-516-2. Authority and Purpose.A. This rule is authorized under Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Section 53A-1-402(1)(a) which directs the Board to make rules regarding the certification of educators and ancillary personnel who provide direct student services, and Section 53A-1-401(3) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.B. The purpose of this rule is to specify:(1) the requirements for obtaining certificates issued by the Board for employment in the public schools as a library media specialist; and(2) the standards which must be met by a post-secondary institution in order to receive Board approval of its program for library media personnel.R277-516-3. Certification Requirements; Certificates Required for Employment.A. An applicant for the Basic Library Media Certificate must do all of the following:(1) hold, or be eligible to hold, a Basic or Standard Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle Education, Secondary, or Special Education Certificate;(2) have completed a Board approved program for the preparation of library media professionals;(3) have demonstrated competence in computer understanding and use; and(4) have been recommended by an institution whose program or preparation in library media has been approved by the Board.B. An applicant for the Standard Library Media Certificate must do all of the following:(1) have completed at least two years of successful experience under a Basic Library Media Certificate or its equivalent; and(2) be recommended by the employing school district with input from a teacher education institution.C. A Library Media Certificate is required for service at the kindergarten, elementary, or secondary level. Persons assigned to serve as a district or regional media coordinator, supervisor, or director must also hold an Administrative/Supervisory Certificate.R277-516-4. Standards for the Approval of Programs for the Preparation of Library Media Professionals.The library media program of an institution may be approved by the Board if it requires students to demonstrate competence in all of the following:A. Teaching library media skills to students.B. The identification of staff needs in the use of media and technology for effective instruction.C. Assisting teachers to integrate media concepts and materials into the curriculum.D. Evaluating school library media services, collections, facilities, and personnel.E. Using media to input and retrieve information from resources including bibliographic, electronic data bases, video, and community.F. Developing a written selection policy which includes recognized sources and procedures for evaluating and selecting materials and equipment.G. The production of media to meet learning objectives.H. Organizing, classifying, and cataloging materials.I. The knowledge of children's and young adult literature and its relationship to a student's interest and reading ability.J. Administration, leadership, supervision, and management of a school library media center.KEY: professional competency, school personnel, accreditation, libraries1987Notice of Continuation January 14, 2003Art X Sec 3
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 10/4/2005
- Publication Date:
- 09/01/2005
- Type:
- Notices of Expired Rules
- Filed Date:
- 08/15/2005
- Agencies:
- Education,Administration
- Rulemaking Authority:
Subsection 53A-1-401(3)
- Authorized By:
- Carol Lear, Coordinator School Law and Legislation
- DAR File No.:
- 28144
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- R277-516. Library Media Certificates and Programs.