DAR File No. 42325

Education, Administration

Rule R277-519

Educator Professional Learning Procedures and Credit

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 42325
Filed: 11/13/2017 09:21:16 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Rule R277-519 is amended to clarify who has the authority to approve professional learning proposals for the Utah State Board of Education (Board) professional learning credit.

Summary of the rule or change:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 changes the authority for approval of professional learning proposals for awarding Board professional learning credit from an LEA to the Superintendent.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 53A-1-401
• Art X Sec 3
• Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 will likely not result in a cost or savings to the state budget. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

local governments:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 will likely not result in a cost or savings to local governments. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

small businesses:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 will likely not result in a cost or savings to small businesses. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 will likely not result in a cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The amendments to Rule R277-519 will likely not result in any compliance costs for affected persons. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that the amendments to this rule will not result in a fiscal impact to businesses. The amendments clarify the authority to approve proposals for Board professional learning credit.

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:

Education
Administration
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:

01/02/2018

This rule may become effective on:

01/09/2018

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent, Policy and Communication

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-519. Educator Professional Learning Procedures and USBE Credit.

R277-519-1. Authority and Purpose.

(1) This rule is authorized by:

(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

(b) Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a), which allows the Board to make rules regarding the qualifications of personnel providing direct student services and the certification of educators; and

(c) 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.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to establish definitions and standards for awarding USBE credit for professional learning[, especially as it relates to teacher certification].

 

R277-519-2. Definitions.

"Professional learning" has the same meaning as provided in Subsection 53A-3-701(1).

 

R277-519-3. Professional Learning Requirements for Course Submission.

(1) [An LEA]The Superintendent shall approve proposals for USBE professional learning.

(2) A professional learning proposal described in Subsection (1) shall include:

(a) a description of how the proposal provides fidelity to the professional learning standards as provided in Section 53A-3-701;

(b) a descriptive outline of the professional learning;

(c) a schedule of meeting dates and times; and

(d) professional qualifications of each instructor.

([2]3) An LEA or other organization approved by the Superintendent shall request approval for USBE professional learning credit through the online professional learning system connected to the online Board certification system.

([3]4) An LEA or other organization approved by the Superintendent shall make a request under Subsection ([2]3) at least one week prior to the beginning of the scheduled professional learning.

 

R277-519-4. USBE Professional Learning Credit.

(1) The Superintendent shall award USBE credit upon completion of professional learning as follows:

(a) one-half credit for seven to thirteen contact hours plus a two hour assigned learning task or reflection;

(b) one credit for fourteen to twenty contact hours plus a four hour assigned learning task or reflection;

(2) Total credit for a professional learning course may not exceed 3 credits.

 

KEY: teacher certification, professional competency

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [April 10, 2017]2018

Notice of Continuation: February 14, 2017

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-402(1)(a); 53A-1-401