R277-468-1. Definitions

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

  B. "Instructional materials" means systematically arranged content in text or digital format which may be used within the state curriculum framework for grade levels or courses of study by students in public schools including text books, workbooks, computer software, online or Internet courses, CDs or DVDs and multiple forms of communication media. Such materials may be used by students or teachers or both as principal sources of study to cover any portion of the grade level or course. These materials:

  (1) shall be designed for student use;

  (2) may be accompanied by or contain teaching guides and study helps;

  (3) shall include all text books, workbooks and student materials and supplements necessary for a student to fully participate in coursework; and

  (4) shall be high quality, research-based and prove to be effective in supporting student learning.

  C. "LEA" means a local education agency, including local school boards/public school districts, charter schools, and, for purposes of this rule, the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

  D. "Parent or guardian" means the individual that establishes the residency of the child under Sections 53G-6-302, 53G-6-303, or 53G-6-402 or another applicable Utah guardianship provision.

  E. "Primary instructional materials" means comprehensive or basal Core textbook or integrated instructional program for which a publisher seeks a recommendation for Core subjects as outlined in Sections R277-700-4, 5 or 6.