Education, Administration

Rule R277-705

Secondary School Completion and Diplomas

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35818
Filed: 02/02/2012 01:21:57 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:

This rule is authorized by Subsections 53A-1-402(1)(b) and (c) which direct the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to make rules regarding competency levels, graduation requirements, curriculum, and instruction requirements, and by Subsection 53A-1-401(3) which 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 state law requires the Board to adopt rules regarding competency levels, graduation requirements, curriculum, and instruction requirements and this rule provides standards and procedures required by state law. 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:

02/02/2012