Education, Administration

Rule R277-503

Licensing Routes

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35939
Filed: 03/15/2012 02:27:28 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-1-402(1)(a) directs the Utah State Board of Education to establish rules and minimum standards for the qualification and licensing of educators and ancillary personnel who provide direct student services, and Subsection 53A-1-401(3) allows the Utah State Board of Education 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 it provides eligibility requirements for applicants for educator licenses and criteria and procedures for licensed teachers to earn endorsements. 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:

03/15/2012