No. 39581 (5-year Review): Rule R277-497. School Grading System

DAR File No.: 39581
Filed: 08/13/2015 11:43:39 AM

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:

Section 53A-1-1113 directs the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to adopt rules to implement a school grading system; Section 53A-1-1104 authorizes the Board to make a rule to establish an accountability plan for an alternative school or special needs school that the Board has exempted from school grading; 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 standards, and procedures for local education agencies to report school data through a school grading system. 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:

08/13/2015

Authorized by:

Benjamin Rasmussen, UPPAC Director and Special Counsel

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