DAR File No. 41319
This rule was published in the March 1, 2017, issue (Vol. 2017, No. 5) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Education, Administration
Rule R277-916
Career and Technical Education Introduction and Work-Based Learning Programs
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 41319
Filed: 02/14/2017 02:28:31 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
Rule R277-916 is amended to provide updates to terminology; change references from "Career and Technical Education (CTE)" to "College and Career Awareness;" remove provisions regarding work-based learning out of this rule and into Rule R277-915; and provide technical and conforming changes consistent with the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah.
Summary of the rule or change:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology throughout the rule and provide technical and conforming changes consistent with the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act and the Rulewriting Manual for Utah throughout the rule.
Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 53A-15-202
- Art X, Sec 3
- Section 53A-1-401
- Section 53A-17a-113
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology and provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, which likely will not result in a cost or savings to the state budget.
local governments:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology and provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, which likely will not result in a cost or savings to local government.
small businesses:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology and provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, which likely will not result in a cost or savings to small businesses.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology and provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, which likely will not result in a cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
The amendments to Rule R277-916 remove outdated definitions and terminology and provide technical and conforming changes throughout the rule, which likely will not result in any compliance costs for affected persons.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
To the best of my knowledge, there should be no fiscal impact on businesses resulting from the amendments to this rule.
Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
EducationAdministration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at angie.stallings@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:
03/31/2017
This rule may become effective on:
04/07/2017
Authorized by:
Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent, Policy and Communication
RULE TEXT
R277. Education, Administration.
R277-916. [Career and Technical Education Introduction and Work-Based
Learning Programs]College and Career Awareness.
R277-916-[2]1. Authority and Purpose.
[A.](1) This rule is authorized by:
(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision [of the]
over public education[ system] in the Board[,];[by]
(b) Section 53A-1-401, which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law;
(c) Section 53A-15-202, which allows the Board to establish minimum standards for
career and technical education programs in the public education
system[,]; and
(d) Section 53A-17a-113, which directs the Board to distribute specific [amounts of ]funds to LEAs.
[B.](2)
The purpose of [T]this rule
is to establish[es] standards and procedures for LEAs seeking to
qualify for [Career and Technical Education Introduction and
WBL]College and Career Awareness Program[s] funds administered by the Board.
R277-916-[1]2. Definitions.
[A. "Board" means the Utah State Board of
Education.]
[B.](1)(a) "[CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness" means[Career and Technical Education Introduction which
is] a 7th grade core[curriculum] course comprised of activities
encouraging students to explore college and career opportunities[in Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences,
Health Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Economics, and
Technology and Engineering Education. Career development activities
are integrated throughout the curriculum].
(b) [The CTE Intro course]"College and Career Awareness" is coordinated with
the Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance program.
[C. "Cone" means a group of schools whose students
feed a high school and schools and agencies which interact with the
high school.
D. "Geographical Region" means one of the eight
Career and Technical Education planning units: Bear River,
Wasatch Front North, Wasatch Front South, Mountainland, Uintah
Basin, Central, Southeast, and Southwest.
E. "LEA" means a local education agency which
includes school boards/public school districts, and charter
schools.
F. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of
Education.]
[G.](2) "Weighted Pupil Unit
" or "[(]WPU[)]" means the unit of measure that is
computed in accordance with [the]Title 53A, Chapter 17a, Minimum School Program Act
, for the purpose of determining the costs of a program on a
uniform basis for each LEA.
[H.](3) "Work-Based Learning"
or "[(]WBL[)]" means [activities that involve teaching students a variety of
skills used in business and industry through experiential career
development experiences.]a continuum of awareness, exploration, preparation, and training
activities that combine structured learning and authentic work
experiences implemented through industry and education
partnerships.
R277-916-3. Disbursement of Funds[-- Career and Technical Introduction].
[A.](1)(a) [CTE Intro]An LEA shall utilize College and Career Awareness funds [shall be utilized ]to [update the CTE Intro curriculum, ]purchase and
maintain needed equipment and supplies[, field test new CTE Intro program modifications,
and]for the course, subject to the following:
(i) LEA expenditures shall be reasonable and necessary to sustain the College and Career Awareness program;
(ii) LEA expenditures shall be adequately documented;
(iii) an LEA may not use funds to cover the cost of goods and services for personal use;
(iv) an LEA may not use funds for costs associated with:
(A) entertainment;
(B) amusement;
(C) diversion; and
(D) social activities; and
(v) an LEA may only use funds for costs that will directly achieve program outcomes for students.
(b) Notwithstanding, Subsection (1)(a), an LEA may use up to 15%
of available funds[provide ongoing professional development] for
teachers, counselors, and administrators
to participate in on-going professional development sponsored by
the Board.
[B.](2)
An LEA[s] shall meet all [CTE Intro ]requirements
of this R277-916 in order to receive
College and Career Awareness funding.
[C.](3)
College and Career Awareness[CTE Intro] funds shall be allocated to
an LEA[s] for
an approved school[s] using a base amount per school.
[D.](4)
The Superintendent shall distribute [F]funds remaining after funds are distributed under S
ubsection [R277-916-3C](3), [above, shall be distributed ]based on enrollment
in grade 7 to approved schools based on the
prior year's October 1 enrollment report for the
previous year.
[E.](5)
An LEA[s] shall annually complete a funding application
with assurances of each school meeting [CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness standards.
[F.](6)
The Superintendent shall annually provide training to [P]personnel from each [selected ]school
receiving funds under this Subsection (3).[shall participate in USOE training.]
[G.](7)
The Superintendent shall allocate continued funding to an
LEA[s] [shall receive continued USOE support and funding
]based on
the LEA's success in meeting established standards.
[H. LEAs shall apply for funding annually.]
R277-916-4. [Career and Technical Education Introduction -
]Standards.
[A. The Career and Technical Education Introduction funds
may be used to:
(1) update the CTE Intro curriculum;
(2) update and maintain equipment and supplies, including
consumables for the CTE Intro course;
(3) implement new CTE Intro program modifications;
and
(4) provide support for USOE sponsored professional
development activities for teachers, counselors, and
administrators.]
[B.](1)
An LEA[s] may qualify for [Career and Technical Education Introduction]College and Career Awareness funds consistent with the
following:
([1]a) [CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness program funds [shall]may not be used for personnel costs;
([2]b)
a [S]school[s] shall teach 180 days of [CTE Intro core curriculum]College and Career Awareness as a stand alone course with
distinct credit, incorporating each element set forth in Subsection
R277-916-2(1);[which includes the components and objectives of
Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Information
Technology, Health Science, Marketing, Economics, Technology and
Engineering Education, and Career Guidance and
Development;]
([3]c) [All CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness teachers and counselors [at the schools ]shall have appropriate licenses
and endorsements;
[(4) All CTE Intro team members shall agree to assist in the
development and implementation of new CTE Intro activities and
materials;]
([5]d)
a [S]school[s] shall utilize the services of [the]a WBL coordinator, where available, to integrate grade level
appropriate [work-based learning]WBL activities into [CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness.
(e) if a [Where] WBL [C]coordinator[s] [are]is not available, the [CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness team shall plan and provide[the] WBL activities;
([6]f)
a [S]school[s] shall integrate [grade level appropriate ]career development [content]applications into the [CTE Intro activities]College and Career Awareness program and use the services of
[the]a counselor in the program;
([7]g) [The LEA shall utilize the full allocation of funds as
provided under R277-916-4. The]an LEA shall support staff development activities [necessary]relevant to the [C]core [CTE Intro]College and Career Awareness content [as ]adopted by the Board;[and]
([8]h) [All CTE Intro related]College and Career Awareness personnel in [the]a school shall
fully participate [fully ]in:
(i) evaluating the current program[,];
(ii) recommending changes or modifications[,]; and
(iii) pilot testing and implementing new activities,
materials, and resources[.]; and
[(9) All CTE Intro related personnel in the school shall
participate in annual planning and accountability for these
funds.]
([10]i) [All CTE Intro related]College and Career Awareness personnel shall [be part of]participate in the CTE Program Approval evaluation every [six]three years.
[R277-916-5. Work-Based Learning - Disbursement of Funds.
A. All public elementary, secondary, and
postsecondary/adult schools shall be aligned by cone and grouped
within the LEA.
B. The proportion of total WBL funding allocated for each
participating LEA shall remain the same as the previous year
unless the LEA discontinues the program or LEA proportions are
adjusted by the Board.
C. State appropriated WBL funds require an equal match of
funds provided by participating LEAs.
R277-916-6. Work-Based Learning - Standards.
A. WBL shall be integrated into all levels of the
educational delivery system and shall be coordinated within the
cones of the LEA and among regions.
B. To be eligible for WBL funds, LEAs shall:
(1) have the program approved by the local
board.
(2) employ licensed WBL coordination personnel with
salaries/benefits matched by the local recipient of
funds.
(3) document that a WBL committee representing all
schools within the cone has been created, is functioning
effectively and regularly addresses WBL issues.
(4) conduct WBL activities utilizing information from
business and industry, administrators, teachers, counselors,
parents and students.
(5) develop work-based preparation, participation, and
evaluation activities for students and teachers involved in all
WBL cone activities.
(6) maintain evidence that WBL components have been
integrated and coordinated with elementary career awareness,
secondary career exploration, integrated core curriculum
activities, CTE Intro and comprehensive guidance and
counseling.
(7) maintain evidence of WBL activities developed in
coordination with IEP/SEP/SEOP/504 requirements in each cone and
all WBL assurances.
(8) require the inclusion of all student groups within
the cone in career development and preparation.
(9) demonstrate WBL coordination with employers and with
other school/community development activities.
(10) verify sufficient budget for a WBL coordinator,
facilities, materials, equipment, and support staff is
available.
(11) participate in initial state-sponsored WBL
coordination professional development and in periodic ongoing
coordination and professional development activities.
(12) require that the WBL team utilize a database system
developed by the LEA for the LEA's specific needs.
(13) participate in the CTE Program Approval evaluation
every six years.]
KEY: public schools, [work-based learning programs*]college and career awareness
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [May 8, 2012]2017
Notice of Continuation: February 14, 2017
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-401; 53A-15-202; 53A-17a-113
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at angie.stallings@schools.utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.