Education, Administration

Rule R277-520

Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33806
Filed: 07/01/2010 01:31:18 PM

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-1-401(3) permits the Utah State Board of Education to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities. Subsection 53A-6-104(2)(a) authorizes the Utah State Board of Education to rank, endorse, or classify licenses.

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:

The rule provides necessary criteria for local boards of education to employ educators in appropriate assignments and receive state funding for appropriately qualified and assigned staff, and to satisfy the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act in order to receive federal funds. 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 carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

Effective:

07/01/2010