File No. 34833
This rule was published in the June 1, 2011, issue (Vol. 2011, No. 11) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Education, Administration
Rule R277-717
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 34833
Filed: 05/16/2011 06:43:38 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule is repealed because the statutory language that established specific programs for at-risk students has been replaced by a new more flexible program established in H.B. 2, 2011 General Session, which provides funding to local education agencies (LEAs) to support the academic growth of students who are at risk for academic failure. A new rule consistent with the new statutory language providing for more flexible at risk student program funding will replace this rule. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 2 (2011) will be effective 07/01/2011.)
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This rule is repealed in its entirety.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 costs or savings to the state budget. This rule is being repealed because the language in this rule is no longer supported by statute. A new rule consistent with new statutory language will replace this rule.
local governments:
There are no anticipated costs or savings to local government. This rule is being repealed because the language in this rule is no longer supported by statute. A new rule consistent with new statutory language will replace this rule.
small businesses:
There are no anticipated costs or savings to small businesses. This rule relates to public education and does not affect businesses.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There are no anticipated costs or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. This rule is being repealed because the language in this rule is no longer supported by statute. A new rule consistent with new statutory language will replace this rule.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no compliance costs for affected persons. This rule is being repealed because the language in this rule is no longer supported by statute. A new rule consistent with new statutory language will replace this rule.
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.
Larry K. Shumway, State Superintendent
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
EducationAdministration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272
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
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:
07/01/2011
This rule may become effective on:
07/08/2011
Authorized by:
Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation
RULE TEXT
R277. Education, Administration.
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R277-717. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement
(MESA).
R277-717-1. Definitions.
A. "Annual report" means information and data
identified under R277-717-3E provided by funding recipients to
the Utah State Office of Education by June 30 of each year as a
requirement for continued funding of the school or school
district program.
B. "Board" means the Utah State Board of
Education.
C. "Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement
(MESA)" program means a course or courses offered during the
regular school day or a club or activities held after school that
involves identified students and addresses identified school
district/charter school objectives with underserved ethnic
minority and all female students consistent with funding purposes
and the purposes of this rule. MESA programs, activities, and
courses or classes may be offered at all grade levels. Programs
should be coordinated among secondary schools/charter schools and
their feeder schools.
D. "MESA Public Education Funding Application Review
Committee (Committee)" means a funding advisory committee to
the Board composed of nine members as follows:
(1) four Coalition of Minorities Advisory Committee
(CMAC) representatives who are not employed by applicant
districts;
(2) three school district/charter school representatives
or any combination of MESA community advocates, identified by the
USOE, and school district representatives from districts that do
not receive MESA funds; and
(3) two higher education representatives with expertise
in mathematics, engineering, science or technology. USOE staff
shall facilitate the funding application review process but shall
not vote in any Committee decisions.
E. "Minority Students" means African American
students, Asian students, American Indian students, Alaskan
Native students, Native Hawaiian students, Hispanic students,
Latino students, Pacific Islander students or other underserved
ethnic minority students as proposed by the applicant.
F. "School District/Charter School or School
Proposal" means a written proposal, including budget and
evaluation components, developed by each school district/charter
school applying for MESA funding or, if so determined by the
district, by each recipient school.
G. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of
Education.
R277-717-2. Authority and Purpose.
A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution, Article
X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of
public education in the Board, Section 53A-4-205 which assigns to
the Board the responsibility for developing standards and
administering funds for programs promoting educational
excellence, Section 53A-1-401(3) which permits the Board to adopt
rules in accordance with its responsibilities, and Section
53A-17a-121 which appropriates funding for programs for at-risk
youth. The USOE shall provide statewide supervision of the
program and budget and shall recommend funding for MESA programs
based on MESA objectives and Board funding priorities.
B. This rule establishes standards and procedures to
direct recipient public school districts/traditional schools or
charter schools to develop proposals that encourage the
participation of underserved ethnic minority and all female
students who traditionally have not participated in mathematics,
engineering, and science classes and programs proportionately to
white males.
R277-717-3. Proposal Criteria.
A. School district/traditional school or charter school
proposals shall identify objectives and activities to address
MESA and Board objectives.
B. The objectives of the MESA program are:
(1) to increase the number of underserved ethnic minority
and all female students who pursue course work, advanced study
and possible careers in mathematics, engineering, and science
areas, including teaching of mathematics and science;
(2) to provide a program and activities designed to
motivate underserved ethnic minority and all female students to
take better advantage of all existing educational
opportunities;
(3) to facilitate an increase in high school graduation
rates of MESA-involved students;
(4) to strengthen the confidence of underserved ethnic
minority and all female students relating to their success in
mathematics and science courses, and to provide them with skills
and opportunities to become successful role models for other
students;
(5) to provide underserved ethnic minority and all female
students the opportunity to relate to and associate with
successful role models;
(6) to coordinate the efforts of public schools, colleges
and universities, the USOE, industries, professional and
community groups, and others in the development and maintenance
of academic support programs to increase the participation of
underserved ethnic minority and all female students in academic
and career pursuits in mathematics and science; and
(7) to provide more information about MESA opportunities
and participation criteria to parents of minority students and to
actively involve minority students' parents in school
activities and programs.
C. Courses shall include secondary courses that place
underserved ethnic minority and all female students on a college
preparation track for post high school opportunities in
mathematics and science. MESA courses may include:
(1) CTE classes;
(2) community school classes;
(3) concurrent enrollment;
(4) advanced placement classes; or
(5) classes offered through higher education
institutions.
D. MESA activities may include:
(1) regularly scheduled after-school guest
presenters;
(2) tutoring sessions, particularly in mathematics and
science, including study aids;
(3) field trips;
(4) practical activities designed to introduce students
to career possibilities, curriculum options or additional courses
of study;
(5) meaningful experiences and opportunities to discuss
career opportunities in mathematics, engineering, and science,
including teaching in these fields as a potential
career;
(6) academic service learning designed to address school
interest and attendance issues as well as to introduce
underserved ethnic minority and all female students to
mathematics, engineering-related businesses/activities, science
and opportunities for high school and post-secondary classes and
the future;
(7) internships or work experiences in identified areas
which may be encouraged by student stipends or academic credit or
both;
(8) science fairs;
(9) math competitions; and
(10) extracurricular math/science activities.
E. A school district or school/charter school proposal
shall include a report of the previous year's courses and
activities from the funding cycle.
(1) The proposal shall also include:
(a) a program narrative;
(b) a plan to coordinate program activities with MESA
objectives;
(c) a projected budget; and
(d) an evaluation plan.
(2) The annual report shall include:
(a) an accounting of MESA funds spent in the previous
year consistent with objectives identified in the
proposal;
(b) descriptions and examples of materials or activities
that encouraged participation of underserved ethnic minority and
all female students in MESA-funded courses and
activities;
(c) specific numbers or examples of increased
participation or success in mathematics, science, engineering
courses/activities by underserved ethnic minority and all female
students;
(d) the number of ethnic minority teachers added to
math/science departments;
(e) data on the course taking patterns of ethnic minority
and female students;
(f) number of MESA participants who began college
programs; and
(g) number of MESA participants who took the ACT/SAT
exams.
R277-717-4. Budget.
A. Proposed expenditures shall be specific to program
objectives.
B. The budget may include payments to compensate schools
for school fees directly related to participation by underserved
ethnic minority and all female students in identified MESA
courses or activities.
C. School districts or schools are encouraged to consider
additional and creative course alternatives for identified
students.
R277-717-5. Board Funding Priorities.
The Board shall fund school district or school programs
based on priorities and criteria including:
A. programs that clearly address all MESA
objectives;
B. programs that provide matching funds from school
districts or federal sources, or both;
C. programs that show an increase in MESA participants
over the previous year;
D. increased participation of MESA students in college
preparation classes;
E. increased rate of graduation among MESA
students;
F. innovative and effective counseling and tutoring
models; and
G. total number of targeted students in the school
district or school's population.
R277-717-6. Proposal Applications and Timeline.
A. Proposals shall be submitted tri-annually beginning
June 15, 2006 by school districts or schools/charter schools with
approval of their governing board to the Committee no later than
June 30 of each designated year together with the required
program report(s).
B. The USOE may request more information, additional data
or budget information if annual reports or student assessments
indicate that MESA funding is being used ineffectively, for
ineligible students, or inconsistently with the school
district/school/charter school plan or the intent of this
rule.
C. Proposals shall be submitted to the USOE on forms
provided by the USOE and consistent with state and federal laws
and USOE timelines.
D. State funding may require matching funding from local
or federal sources. Applications may require identification of
matching funds.
E. The Funding Committee may seek additional information
from applicants and may assist applicants to align proposed
expenditures with MESA objectives.
F. The Funding Committee shall make final recommendations
to the USOE no later than July 31.
G. The USOE shall make recommendations to the Board for
final approval of program funding.
KEY: minority education, mathematics, engineering,
science
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: June 23,
2009
Notice of Continuation: July 3, 2006
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec
3; 53A-4-205; 53A-1-401(3) ]
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