Education, Administration

Rule R277-473

Testing Procedures

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33588
Filed: 04/29/2010 11:03:28 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:

Subsection 53A-1-603(3) directs the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to adopt rules for the conduct and administration of the assessment programs. Subsection 53A-1-401(3) permits 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:

State law continues to direct the Board to adopt rules for the conduct and administration of assessment programs. The rule continues to provide necessary standards and procedures for school districts and charter schools to follow when administering standardized tests. 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:

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 [email protected]

Effective:

04/29/2010

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation