| Issue |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
|
 Career/Technical Education |
Adopted 11/2012 |
P-12 | Pupil Accounting
UT ADC R277-419-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Amended to provide funding to local education agencies (LEAs) for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students, including transportation ti...
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Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Education Reporting Efficiency
H.B. 500
Directs the state board to determine how reporting requirements may be modified or eliminated to reduce the time district and charter school...
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At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Study of Programs/Initiatives to Assist Students At Risk of Academic Failure
S.B. 151
Directs the education interim committee to conduct a study of programs and initiatives to assist students at risk of academic failure, inclu...
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At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Enhanced Kindergarten Program for At-Risk Students
H.B. 513
Creates an early intervention program to provide funds for applicant school districts and charter schools to offer an enhanced kindergarten ...
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Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Open Enrollment
H.B. 454
From bill summary: Amends the early enrollment period application date for admission for the next school year to a school that is not a stud...
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Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Financial Literacy Test-Out Option
H.B. 156 - Financial Literacy Test-Out Option
Directs the state board to develop a test-out option from the general financial literacy component of the grades 9-12 curriculum [students m...
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Curriculum--Sex Education |
Vetoed 03/2012 |
P-12 | Health Education Amendments
H.B. 363
Defines "abstinence only instructional materials" and "human sexuality instruction or instructional program". Specifies that a local board o...
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Finance--District |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | One-Time Appropriation for Classroom Supplies
S.B. 2
Section 4: Directs the state board to provide teachers in districts, the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and charter schools with a...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Local Discretionary Block Grant Program
H.B. 156 - Local Discretionary Block Grant Program
Repeals 53A-17a-123, which required the state board to distribute money appropriated for the Local Discretionary Block Grant Program to scho...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Repealing Certain School Funding Provisions
H.B. 156 - Repealing Certain School Funding Provisions
Repeals 53A-17a-131.9, which governed use of monies appropriated to or received by the State Board of Education to maintain Title 63M, Chapt...
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Health--Suicide Prevention |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Suicide Prevention
H.B. 501
Requires districts and charter schools to require each licensed employee to complete two hours of professional development on youth suicide ...
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Leadership--District Superintendent |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Educator Evaluation
S.B. 64 - Educator Evaluation
Requires each district employee to be evaluated annually in accordance with state board rules. Requires provisional or probationary educator...
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Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Administrator Evaluation and Compensation
S.B. 64 - Administrator Evaluation and Compensation
Defines "district administrator" and "school administrator". Directs the state board to adopt rules establishing a framework for the evaluat...
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Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Statewide Online Education Program
S.B. 178
From bill summary: Requires the program name, "Statewide Online Education Program," to be used in the dissemination of information on the pr...
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Parent/Family |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Encouraging Parental Engagement
S.C.R. 5
Recognizes the parents and family members of students in Utah schools for their efforts to foster the education of their children by nurturi...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Repeal of Higher Education Tuition Assistance Program
H.B. 285
Repeals the Utah Higher Education Tuition Assistance Program within the state system of higher education. http://le.utah.gov/~2012/bills/hbi...
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Postsecondary Governance and Structures--State Executives/State Agencies |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
Postsec. | Gubernatorial Authority over Higher Education Officials
S.B. 39
From bill summary: Requires the state board of regents to receive approval from the governor and obtain consent of the senate when hiring a ...
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Purposes of Public Education |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Mission of Public Education
S.B. 48
Expands the vision and mission statement for public education in the state. http://le.utah.gov/~2012/bills/sbillenr/sb0048.pdf...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Adopted 03/2012 |
P-12 | Healthy, Energy-Efficient Schools
H.J.R. 1
Encourages the Utah State Board of Education to consider the broader application of the design and construction practices for healthy, energ...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Compensation of Transportation Employees
H.B. 156 - Compensation of Transportation Employees
Repeals provision that directed local boards to provide salary adjustments to transportation employees comparable to those of classified emp...
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Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
pre-K-12 | Corrections Education
H.B. 12
From bill summary: Removes the state board of regents' responsibility for the education of persons in the custody of the Utah Department of ...
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Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Reauthorization of Corrections Education Programs
H.B. 289
From bill summary: Modifies the repeal date of Section 53A-1-403.5, which provides for certain educational programs for persons in custody o...
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Standards--Common Core State Standards |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Core Curriculum Standards
S.B. 287
Authorizes the state to exit any agreement that cedes control of Utah's core curriculum standards to any other entity, including a federal a...
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STEM |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Educational Program on the Use of Information Technology
H.B. 514
Directs the state board, Salt Lake Community College, and the Utah College of Applied Technology to provide for an educational program on th...
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Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Student Education Occupation Plans
H.B. 389
From bill summary: Defines a student education/occupation plan (SEOP) as a plan to be initiated early in the student's secondary school educ...
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Student Surveys |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Online Education Survey
H.B. 149
From bill summary: Requires the state board of education to establish a three-year pilot online school survey system that includes surveys f...
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Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Repealing Teacher Career Ladders
H.B. 156 - Repealing Teacher Career Ladders
Repeals 53A-9-101 through -104, provisions establishing teacher career ladders. http://le.utah.gov/~2012/bills/hbillenr/hb0156.pdf...
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Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Repeal of Provision re: New Teacher Bonus and Performance-Based Compensation Plans
H.B. 156 - Repeal of Provision re: New Teacher Bonus and Performance-Based Compensation Plans
Removes from the list of nonlapsing funds and accounts certain funds appropriated from the Uniform School Fund to the state board of educati...
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Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Employee Performance Compensation
S.B. 64 - Employee Performance Compensation
Directs the state board to adopt rules requiring each district's employee compensation system to be aligned with its annual evaluation syste...
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Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Repealing Scholarships for Teachers in Necessarily Existent Small Schools or Small School Districts
H.B. 156 - Repealing Scholarships for Teachers in Necessarily Existent Small Schools or Small School Districts
Repeals 53A-6-701 and -702, provisions that permitted the state board to award scholarships to teachers in "necessarily existent small schoo...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 03/2012 |
P-12 | Statewide Distribution of Textbooks
H.B. 156 - Statewide Distribution of Textbooks
Repeals 53A-12-203, which directed the state board of education to adopt rules to ensure satisfactory distribution and proper care of textbo...
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Postsecondary Online Instruction |
Signed into law 02/2012 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Utah Education Network
H.B. 53
Expands the duties of the Utah Education Network (UEN), to include coordination and support of telecommunications needs of entities affiliat...
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School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation |
Signed into law 04/2011 |
P-12 | Divided School District Assets and Liabilities
H.B. 262
From bill summary: Specifies how the assets and liabilities of a divided school district shall be allocated between the new district and the...
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Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | School Grading System
S.B. 59
Requires the state board of education to establish a school grading system in which a school receives a grade of A, B, C, D, or F based on t...
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Assessment--Formative/Interim |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | K-3 Reading Improvement Program
H.B. 302
Directs the state board of education to approve a benchmark assessment for districts and charter schools to assess the reading proficiency o...
| More... |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Teacher Layoff and Teacher Tenure
S.B. 73
Prohibits districts from using a last-hired-first-fired layoff policy when terminating school district employees. Permits a district to cons...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Regional Service Centers
H.B. 92
From bill summary: Allows and encourages local school boards to enter into an interlocal agreement to create a regional service center to pr...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | State Charter School Board Membership
S.B. 140
Defines "organization that represents Utah's charter schools". Provides that three members of the state charter school board (all of whose m...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Charter School Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities
S.B. 235
Provides that a charter school student is eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity at a public school other than the student's...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Charter School Governance
H.B. 388
Provides that a chartering entity may use certain data to measure the performance of a charter school. Prohibits a chartering entity from im...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Property Tax Exemption for Charter Schools
S.B. 278
Provides that, for purposes of a property tax exemption for property of school districts under statute, a charter school is considered to be...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Tax Credits |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
Postsec. | Tax Exemption for Postsecondary Textbook
S.B. 69
Defines "textbook for a higher education course" to include a textbook in electronic format. Provides a tax exemption for purchase of a text...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Civic and Character Education
H.B. 269
Directs each school district and the state charter school board to submit to the lieutenant governor and the commission on civic and charact...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Character and Civic Education
H.B. 327
Directs the state board of education to annually report to the education interim committee the methods used and the results being achieved t...
| More... |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
To governor 03/2011 |
P-12 | Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program
S.B. 217
Effective with the 2011-12 school year, permits a district or charter school to receive a grant through the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Element...
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Curriculum--Physical Education |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Support for Increased Participation in Outdoor Activities
H.C.R. 7
Expresses support for increased participation by children in outdoor activities and support policies that promote outdoor activities for Uta...
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Curriculum--Social Studies/History |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Instruction in American History and Government
H.B. 220
Requires instruction in American history and government to include a study of:
(i) forms of government, such as a republic, a pure democrac...
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Economic/Workforce Development |
Vetoed 03/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Utah Futures Web Site and Steering Committee
S.B. 305
Statutorily creates "Utah Futures" https://utahfutures.org/, a web-based education and career counseling program. Provides that Utah Futures...
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Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind May Establish Foundation
H.B. 415
Modifies the Public-Private Partnership for Education Excellence Act by authorizing the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind to establish a n...
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Health |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Student Sports Concussions
H.B. 204
Creates the "Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act". Includes public or private school in the definition of "amateur sports organiza...
| More... |
Health |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Public School Vision Screening
S.B. 67
Extends the public school vision screening from age 7 to age 8. Authorizes the division of services for the blind and visually impaired (in ...
| More... |
High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Advisement and Student Data for Concurrent Enrollment
H.B. 288
Requires the state board of education and board of regents to coordinate advising to a prospective or current high school student who partic...
| More... |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Statewide Online Education Program
S.B. 65
Creates the Statewide Online Education Program to enable a student to earn high school graduation credit by completing publicly-funded onlin...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
Postsec. | Tuition Waiver for Dependents of a Deceased Military Member
H.B. 335
Defines "qualified deceased military member" for purposes of the undergraduate tuition waiver for dependents of a qualified deceased militar...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. | In-State Tuition for Children of Military Personnel
S.B. 46
Requires an institution of higher education to grant resident status to the child of active duty military personnel if the child produces an...
| More... |
Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
Postsec. | Higher Education Compensation Reductions
H.B. 427
Directs the commissioner of higher education to reallocate $1.5 million appropriated to the eight Utah higher education institutions for com...
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Postsecondary Finance--Efficiency/Performance-Based Funding |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
Postsec. | Mission Based Funding
S.B. 97
Requires the board of regents to include the mission of each institution in the master plan for higher education. Requires the board of rege...
| More... |
Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
Postsec. | Postsecondary Proprietary School Oversight
S.B. 210
From bill summary: Modifies definitions. Modifies institutions that are exempt from the act. Provides for the division of consumer protectio...
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Privatization |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Advertising on School Buses
H.B. 199
Permits a local board or a charter school to sell advertising space on the exterior of a school bus. Directs such a local board or charter s...
| More... |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Notification of Student Reading Below Grade Level
S.B. 38
Clarifies that a district or charter school must assess the reading level of a student in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade at the midpoint of a school ...
| More... |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Allowable Expenditures of K-3 Reading Improvement Program Funds
S.B. 63
Identifies allowable expenditures of K-3 Reading Improvement Program funds, including, among other uses, focused reading remediations throug...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Definiton of "On or About School Premises"
H.B. 75
From bill summary: Modifies the definition of "on or about school premises" as related to (1) sentencing enhancements for the use of a dange...
| More... |
School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Expanding Scope of Anti-Bullying Laws
S.B. 304
Defines "communication", "cyberbullying" and "harassment". Prohibits students and school employees from engaging in bullying; cyberbullying;...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Schools, Districts Prohibited from Hiring Lobbyist
S.B. 123
Amends the definition of "agency" to include a school, a school district or a charter school. Prohibits a school, a school district or a cha...
| More... |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Access to School Facilities by Student Clubs
H.B. 218
Extends "limited open forum" (i.e., clubs for student expression) provisions to charter schools. Replaces references to "school building use...
| More... |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Confidentiality of Student Records and Student Information
H.B. 145
Requires the state board of education to establish confidentiality standards for student information and student records; develop resource m...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Teacher Salary Supplement Program
H.B. 110
Permits a teacher to participate in the teacher salary supplement program if a secondary-level math or grade 7-8 science teacher's bachelor'...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Rehiring of Retired Employee
S.B. 127
Identifies conditions under which a retiree's retirement allowance may not be cancelled if a retiree is reemployed by a participating employ...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Teacher Evaluation
S.B. 256
Provides components that may be included in a career ladder. Provides that annual evaluations for all teachers may be a component of a caree...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights |
To governor 03/2011 |
P-12 | Limits on Paid Leave for Employee Association or Union Duties
H.B. 183
Prohibits a local school board from granting paid association leave for an employee to perform an employee association or union duty. Permit...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
Signed into law 03/2011 |
P-12 | Labor Organization Provisions in Teacher Contracts
S.B. 206
Requires that an employer promptly cease or commence a union dues wage deduction upon the written request of the employee. States that an em...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 02/2011 |
P-12 | State At-Risk Funding
S.B. 1 - Section 53A-17a-164
Changes the method for distributing state at-risk funding. Repeals references to the at-risk flow through program and the homeless and disad...
| More... |
Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 02/2011 |
P-12 | Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program
S.B. 1 - Section 53A-17a-165
Repeals references to the gifted and talented program and the Advanced Placement program; creates new Enhancement for Accelerated Students P...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 02/2011 |
Postsec. | Success Stipend Program and Cesar Chavez Scholarship Program
S.B. 107
Repeals Cesar Chavez Scholarship Program. Replaces the "Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education" with the "Success Stipend Program...
| More... |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | State Reporting of Class Size and Charter School Funding
S.B. 56
Modifies the state superintendent's annual report of the public school system by: (1) requiring reporting of data on average class sizes cal...
| More... |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Money-Saving Measures
H.B. 166
Section 1: Directs the state board, by December 31, 2010, to review mandates provided for in administrative rule, to determine whether some ...
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Assessment |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | State Assessment System
S.B. 16
Provides for the statewide assessment of students in grades 2-12 in basic skills courses using criterion-referenced tests or online computer...
| More... |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Programs Funded At or Below $10,000 in a District
H.B. 149 - Section 3
Adds Section 53A-17a-105.5. Defines "qualifying program" as (1) the at-risk flow through program; (2) the homeless and disadvantaged minorit...
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Background Checks |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Background Checks for School Applicants, Employees and Volunteers
H.B. 81
Modifies provisions regarding criminal background checks for employees of, or volunteers at, school districts, charter schools and private s...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Postsecondary Institutions as Chartering Entities
S.B. 55
Allows an individual or entity to enter into an agreement with a board of trustees of a higher education institution to establish and operat...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
S.B. 188
Expands the membership of the state board of education by including a member of the state charter school board as a nonvoting member. Remove...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Charter School Enrollment Caps
H.B. 149 - Section 1 and 2
Removes a statutorily imposed cap on the maximum number of students who may be enrolled in charter schools each year. Allows the state board...
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Finance--District |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Public Hearings on Proposed District Budgets
S.B. 57
Modifies requirements regarding notice of a public hearing on a proposed school district budget. Requires a local school board to post a pro...
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Finance--Student Fees |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Private and Homeschool Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities
S.B. 66
Provides that a minor enrolled in a private school or a home school is eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at a public sch...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Property Tax Revenue
H.B. 295
Amends provisions in the Minimum School Program Act related to certain uses of school district property tax revenue. Allows local school boa...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Autism Awareness Funds
H.B. 327
Creates an Autism Awareness support special group license plate for programs that create or support autism awareness programs. Requires appl...
| More... |
Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Financial Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest
H.B. 270
Requires candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, state auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, state legislator, or state board of...
| More... |
Health |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Free Vision Screenings
S.B. 144
Amends provisions related to vision screening in schools. Amends provisions to further clarify that free vision screening in schools is for ...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
Postsec. | New Century and Regents' Scholarships
S.B. 132
Extends eligibility for a New Century Scholarship to a student who completes at a four-year institution the equivalent of courses required f...
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Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
Postsec. | Disclosure of Gifts to Postsecondary Institutions from Foreign Persons
H.B. 114
Defines "foreign person" and "conditional gift". Requires any higher education institution to disclose to the board of regents receipt durin...
| More... |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
Postsec. | Public Employee's Benefit and Insurance Program Act Risk Pools
H.B. 215
Amends the Public Employee's Benefit and Insurance Program Act risk pools. Changes the number of eligible full-time enrollees an institution...
| More... |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
Postsec. | Membership of State Board of Regents
S.B. 52
Requires the governor, when making appointments to the state board of regents, to (1) appoint at least two individuals who do not reside wit...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Reading Below Grade Level and Remediation
S.B. 150
Requires notification of a parent of a 1st, 2nd or 3rd grader, prior to midyear of the school term, that the student is reading below grade ...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Electronic Cigarettes on School Property
H.B. 88
Provides the state board of education may, and local boards and charter schools must adopt rules prohibiting the use, possession or distribu...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Gang Prevention and Intervention
S.B. 59
Adds Section 53A-15-603. Requires the state board to adopt rules requiring local boards and charter school governing boards to adopt gang pr...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | City/County Regulations and District Facilities
H.B. 282
Amends definition of "educational facility". In the case of a land use or structure owned or operated by a school district or charter school...
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Special Populations--Military |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
H.B. 386
Enacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Establishes the State Council on Military Children. Provides...
| More... |
Students |
Signed into law 03/2010 |
P-12 | Enrollment of Foreign Exchange Students
H.B. 433
Requires a district or charter school to accept a foreign exchange student if another student from the same school is participating in the s...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
P-12 | Charter School Finance
H.B. 1
Provides that if monies appropriated to charter schools to replace local property taxes are less than the amount prescribed by a statutory f...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
Postsec. | State Educational Savings Plan
S.B. 95
Amends the governance and oversight authority of the state board of regents for the state educational savings plan. Modifies the plan provis...
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Teaching Quality |
Adopted 02/2010 |
P-12 | Sharing of Curriculum Materials
R277-111
Adds new Rule 277-111, "Sharing of Curriculum Materials by Public School Educators". Allows/encourages educators to use valuable time and re...
| More... |
Background Checks |
Adopted 01/2010 |
P-12 | Arrests/Convictions of Current or Prospective Licensees
R277-516
Revised provision clarifies that the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) must review reports received from the department of public safety...
| More... |
School Safety |
Adopted 01/2010 |
P-12 | Bullying and Hazing Policies and Training
R277-613
Defines "bullying", "cyberbullying", and "hazing". Requires school districts and charter schools to implement bullying and hazing policies d...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 12/2009 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
R277-470
Repeals language detailing the State Charter School Board's accountability review process. Requires that all charter schools be accredited b...
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Background Checks |
Adopted 11/2009 |
P-12 | Background Checks During Teacher Licensure Renewal
R277-501
Provides a new section that requires all licensed Utah educators when renewing their Utah educator licenses to submit fingerprints for a bac...
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Finance--Student Fees |
Adopted 11/2009 |
P-12 | Activity Participation Fees for Charter School and Online Students
R277-494
Requires charter and online schools to allow students to participate in extracurricular activities sponsored by public schools. Repeals tier...
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Background Checks |
Adopted 09/2009 |
P-12 | Background Checks and Reporting of Employee Arrests
R277-516
Provides procedures for requiring licensed public education employees to report certain types of arrests, including sex-, drug- or alcohol-r...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Adopted 09/2009 |
P-12 | School Land Trust Funds
R277-477
Existing provision requires School Land Trust Funds to be focused on schools' critical academic needs. Amends definition of "critical academ...
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Governance--School Boards |
Adopted 09/2009 |
P-12 | Local Board Assurances
R277-108-5
Requires each local school board and charter school governing board to provide written assurance assurances that the board has:
(1) Impleme...
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Adult Basic Education |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | Adult Education Programs
R277-733
Changes the percentage and the criteria for which funds are allocated to local Adult Education programs consistent with findings from the st...
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Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | MESA Funding Application Review Committee
R277-717-1
Changes the composition of the MESA Public Education Funding Application Review Committee in the definitions. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publ...
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Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Payment for Attending and Traveling to Meetings
R25-5
Clarifies rules related to per diem payments and reimbursement of travel expenses for policy board officers or employees to attend official ...
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High School--GED (General Education Development) |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | GED
R277-702
Replaces references to "Utah General Educational Development Certificate" with "Utah High School Completion Diploma". Defines "out-of-school...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | Standards for School Buses and Operations
R277-601
Amends rule to provide for use of electronic and telecommunication devices on school buses. Adds provision requiring school bus drivers to p...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | Student Transportation Costs
R277-600
Provides significant new and revised language throughout to reflect legislative audit findings and funding formula study committee recommend...
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Special Education--Finance |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | Special Needs Scholarships Procedures
R277-602
Increases requirements related to notifying parents of students with IEPs about the availability of Carson Smith special needs scholarships ...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Adopted 07/2009 |
P-12 | Alternative Licensure
R277-503-4
Permits an alternative licensure candidate who has been employed as a full-time instructional paraeducator to substitute that experience for...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Adopted 06/2009 |
P-12 | School Trust Lands Account Funds
R277-477
Provides greater flexibility in local determinations of how school LAND Trust Program funds are spent. Requires that School LAND Trust Progr...
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Governance--Site-Based Management |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 | School Community Councils
R277-491
Specifies that local boards and the state charter school board are responsible for school community council operations, plans, oversight and...
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High School--International Baccalaureate |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 | International Baccalaureate Programs
R277-710
Amends rule on administration and funding of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Adds eligibility of charter schools to operate IB pr...
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State Longitudinal Data Systems |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec. | E-Transcript and Record Exchange
R277-484
Changes state data system from "Data Clearinghouse File"-based to "UTREx" (Utah eTranscript and Record Exchange), effective July 1, 2010. De...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Adopted 05/2009 |
P-12 | Disposal of Textbooks
R277-433
Allows school districts to communicate directly with each other in sharing or disposing of textbooks. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bul...
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Assessment |
Adopted 04/2009 |
P-12 | Exemption from U-PASS Testing Requirements
R277-705
Adds a new section regarding student achievement testing exceptions. Provides the state board may exempt a district or charter school from U...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 04/2009 |
P-12 | Certification of Highly Qualified Teachers
R277-510
Provides changes in procedure and terminology to make the rule consistent with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. http://www.rules.utah.g...
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Accountability |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Impact Fees
H.B. 259
Enacts a definition of "educational facility" in Utah municipal code. Enacts a definition of "charter school" in Impact Fees Act of Title 11...
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Assessment |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Online Writing Assessment
H.B. 334
Modifies the State Performance Assessment System for Students by requiring online writing assessments in grades 5 and 8. Encourages a school...
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Attendance |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Education Policies for Military Children
H.B. 194
Adds 53A-11-1401 through -1404, collectively known as Education Policies for Military Children. Provides definitions. Allows for certain exc...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | State Retirement System Participation for Charter Schools
H.B. 96
Allows a charter school that made an election of nonparticipation in the state retirement systems for its employees to make a one-time, irre...
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Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | State Council on Financial Literacy
S.C.R. 3
Expresses support for the work of the state council on financial education. Encourages participation on the council by the state office of e...
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Federal |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Gubernatorial, Legislative Approval for Certain Federal Education Agreements
S.B. 185
Relates to federal education agreement requirements. Makes adjustments to provisions requiring gubernatorial and legislative approval for ce...
| More... |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Adopted 03/2009 |
P-12 | State Board Procedures
R277-101
Includes new definitions, a new section regarding consideration of previous state board action, and a new section on state board waiver of a...
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Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Adopted 03/2009 |
P-12 | State Board of Education Protected Documents
R277-117
Provides definitions, procedures in preparing and releasing RFPs, and RFP-like proposals or grants, and procedures for maintaining the fairn...
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High School |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | High School Emergency Medical Training Programs
H.B. 447
Repeals the funding allocation for high school emergency medical training programs. http://le.utah.gov/~2009/bills/hbillenr/hb0447.pdf...
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High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Concurrent Enrollment
S.B. 81
Modifies requirements governing concurrent enrollment programs and courses. Requires student assessment prior to participation in English an...
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Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Homeschooling Affidavit
S.B. 146
Requires a local school board to issue a certificate excusing a minor from attendance within 30 days of receipt of a signed affidavit statin...
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Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | County/Local Board Collaboration
S.B. 92
Modifies provisions regarding local governmental entity and school district cooperation in education matters. Allows a representative of cou...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Scholarship Policies
S.B. 104
Makes the state board of regents the sole agency authorized to award New Century scholarships. Provides that for students graduating in 2011...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Department of Agriculture and Food Loans and Grants
H.B. 105
Expands the powers of the department of agriculture and food in administering the Rural Rehabilitation Program. Authorizes the department of...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
Postsec. | Tuition and Nonresident Scholarships
H.B. 364
Amends the definition of a resident student for tuition purposes within the state system of higher education. Authorizes Dixie State College...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
Postsec. | Utah Educational Savings Plan Accounts
H.B. 35
Allows an individual who is owed an income tax refund to designate the entire refund as a contribution to a Utah Educational Savings Plan ac...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Personal Finance Information and Utah Educational Savings Plan
S.B. 100
Requires a public school to provide to the parents of a kindergarten student a financial and economic literacy passport (personal financial ...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Duties of Commission on Volunteers
H.B. 231
Relates to the Utah Commission on Volunteers. Removes the commission's duty to prepare service learning applications. Removes the commission...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Reporting Speeders in Reduced Speed School Zones
H.B. 202
Authorizes a school crossing guard who observes a person speeding in a reduced speed school zone to report the incident to a law enforcement...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Disruption of School Activities
H.B. 244
Provides a definition of school property to include areas where programs or activities are being conducted. Provides that it is a class A mi...
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Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Special Needs Scholarships
H.B. 425
Modifies provisions of the Carson Smith Scholarships for Students with Special Needs Act, which provides funds for a child with a disability...
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Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Services for Deaf and Blind Students
H.B. 296
On request, requires publishers of textbooks recommended by the state board to provide their textbooks and related instructional materials i...
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Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Corrections Education
H.B. 100
Adds provision setting parameters for contracts between the department of corrections and community colleges to provide postsecondary educat...
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Special Populations--Foster Care |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Enrollment of Foster Care Youth
H.B. 63
Amends education requirements related to enrollment and attendance in order to comply with the requirements of the federal Fostering Connect...
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STEM |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
Postsec. | Engineering, Computer Science and Related Technology Scholarship
S.B. 105
Changes the engineering, computer science and related technology student loan program to a scholarship program. Eliminates requirement that ...
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Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
Adopted 03/2009 |
P-12 | Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program
R277-462
Amends definition of Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program ("Program") to add reference to informing and involving parents. Adds def...
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Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Elementary School Performance-based Compensation Pilot Program
H.B. 328
Establishes the Performance-based Compensation Pilot Program. Directs the state board of education to solicit and award grants on a competit...
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Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Educator Evaluation Program
H.B. 264
Requires a local school board to develop an educator evaluation program and provide for (1) the evalution of provisional and probationary ed...
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Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 | Collective Bargaining Agreements
H.B. 210
Requires a local board or charter school board to post a collective bargaining agreement entered into by the board on the school district's ...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Adopted 03/2009 |
P-12 | Instructional Materials
R277-469-1, -2, -3, -10, -11
Adds to definition of "instructional materials" to include all textbooks, workbooks and student materials and supplements necessary for a st...
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Career/Technical Education |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 | Career and Technical Education Licenses
R277-518
Changes Applied Technology Education (ATE) to Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout R277-518. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/b...
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Career/Technical Education |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 | Career and Technical Education
R277-911
Replaces reference to "tech prep" with reference to "CTE pathway," defined as a planned CTE/academic continuum of courses within a CTE field...
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Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 02/2009 |
P-12 | Minimum School Year Program
S.B. 4
Modifies revenues appropriated for the Minimum School Program and school building programs; establishes a ceiling for the state contribution...
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School Safety |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 | Electronic Devices in Public Schools
R277-495
Directs all districts and charter schools, by April 2009, to adopt policies governing the possession and use of electronic devices while on ...
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State Longitudinal Data Systems |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 | Educator Licensing and Data Retention
R277-502
Adds a definition of Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS) to R277-502.
Provides the file inclu...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 | International Guest Teachers
R277-527
Defines "international guest teacher (guest teacher)" as a foreign educator who has earned a public teaching credential in a foreign country...
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Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Adopted 01/2009 |
P-12 | Public Education Job Enhancement Program
R690-100
Specifies that licensed teachers providing instruction to students in any public classroom setting are eligible for an Opportunity Award. Es...
| More... |
Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
Adopted 12/2008 |
P-12 | Financial and Economic Literacy
R277-704
Defines "financial and economic literacy student passport" as a collection of approved activities, assessments or achievements completed dur...
| More... |
Governance--Site-Based Management |
Adopted 12/2008 |
P-12 | School Community Councils
R277-491
Proposes rule to provide direction to school districts and schools in establishing and maintaining school community councils. http://www.rul...
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High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Adopted 12/2008 |
P-12 | Student Participation in Extracurricular or Co-curricular School Activities
R277-438
Provides consistent statewide procedures and criteria for homeschool, online school and private school students' participation in public sch...
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School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
Adopted 12/2008 |
P-12 | Anti-Bullying
R277-609
Amends rule addressing bullying. Provides that bullying behavior may include definitions provided in Section 53A-11a-101. Requires districts...
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Teaching Quality |
Adopted 12/2008 |
P-12 | Classroom Supplies Appropriation
R277-459
Distributes money through school districts, the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, or charter schools to classroom teachers for school mat...
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Adult Basic Education |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | Adult Education Programs
R277-733
Updates and align state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to adult education programs. Adds provisions regarding the qualification...
| More... |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | Highly Impacted Schools
R277-464
Statute directs the state board to determine highly impacted schools based on the following criteria: (i) high student mobility rates within...
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Bilingual/ESL |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | English Language Learner Family Literacy Centers
R277-715
Provides a formula to allocate funds appropriated by the 2008 Legislature for school districts and charter schools to provide English Langua...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
R277-470
Specifies that the state charter school board must create an accountability review process that includes specified components. Directs distr...
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Finance--Funding Formulas |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | School Land Trust Program
R277-477
Provides more specific language for schools/school districts to follow when administering the School LAND Trust Program funds. http://www.ru...
| More... |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Approved by voters 11/2008 |
P-12 | State Subscription to Stocks or Bonds
V. 5
(CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT E; HJR 12 - 2008 GENERAL SESSION) Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the state to subscribe to...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Adopted 11/2008 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Regents' Scholarship
R765-603
Creates rule establishing scholarship criteria, procedures for administration, and defines parameters for the use of scholarship funds. http...
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School Safety |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | Gang Prevention and Intervention Programs in Schools
R277-436
Provides maximum funding for gang prevention programs that serve students....
| More... |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | Corrections Education Programs
R277-735
Updates and aligns state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to corrections education programs. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/c...
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Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Adopted 11/2008 |
P-12 | School Professional Development Days Pilot Program
R277-418
Repeals the School Professional Development Days Pilot Program because the pilot program was completed and not continued by the Legislature....
| More... |
Assessment |
Signed into law 10/2008 |
P-12 | Assessment System
S.B. 2002A
Allows the State Board of Education to exempt a school district or charter school from testing requirements under the Utah Performance Asses...
| More... |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Adopted 10/2008 |
P-12 | Charter, Online Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities
R277-494
Adds rule requiring local school boards to allow charter school and online student participation in extracurricular school activities. Estab...
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Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | Open Enrollment
R277-437
Rewrites rule addressing open enrollment for public school students. ...
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Curriculum |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | Instructional Materials Commission
R277-469
Amends rule addressing the operating procedures of the Instructional Materials Commission. Defines "curriculum alignment" as the assurance t...
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Finance--Facilities |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | State School Building Program
R277-451
Repeals rule relating to the State School Building Program....
| More... |
High School--International Baccalaureate |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | International Baccalaureate Programs
R277-710
Creates R277-710 regarding International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Specifies the procedures and standards schools and districts must foll...
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STEM |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative Centers Program
R277-492
Creates new R277-492 administering the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative Centers Program. Establishes components that ...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | Educator Conduct
R277-515-4
Prohibits a professional educator from using or attempting to use district or school computers or information systems in violation of the sc...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 | Paraeducator to Teacher Scholarship Program
R277-526
Adopts rules relative to Paraeducator to Teacher Scholarship Program established by 53A-6-801 and -802. Addresses scholarship amounts and re...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 04/2008 |
P-12 | Educator Licensing and Data Retention
R277-502
Deletes provision that a teacher working under a letter of authorization who is not an alternative routes to licensing (ARL) candidate, cann...
| More... |
Bilingual/ESL |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | English Language Learner Family Literacy Centers
S.B. 2 - Section 24
Establishes the English Language Learner Family Literacy Centers to:
(1) Increase parent involvement
(2) Communicate with parents who are no...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Charter School Enrollment Cap
S.B. 2 - Section 1
Amends language establishing caps on the number of students who may be served by charter schools in the state. Provides that, beginning with...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Charter School Reporting Requirements
H.B. 472
Requires a charter school to report to school districts, by the last business day in April, May, June, July and August, the aggregate number...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Charter Schools and Charter School Accountability
H.B. 160
Modifies provisions relating to charter schools. Modifies the appointment procedures for the staff director of the State Charter School Boar...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Charter Schools and Cost-Effective Methods of Performing Administrative Functions
S.B. 2 - Section 14
Encourages charter schools to identify and use cost-effective methods of performing administrative functions, including contracting for admi...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Open Enrollment
H.B. 349
Modifies provisions allowing students to attend public schools other than their school of residence. Provides for an early and a late enroll...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Registering High School Seniors to Vote
S.B. 125
Modifies the Election Code by amending certain provisions for registering high school seniors to vote. http://le.utah.gov/~2008/bills/sbille...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Instructional Materials Alignment with Core Curriculum
S.B. 2 - Section 11
Directs the state board of education to adopt rules that establish:
(1) The qualifications of the independent parties who may evaluate and m...
| More... |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Elementary Arts Learning Program
S.B. 2 - Section 25
Establishes the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program to enhance the social, emotional, academic and arts learning of st...
| More... |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Teacher Salary Supplement Program
S.B. 2 - Sections 19 and 20
Defines "qualifying educational background." Beginning in fiscal year 2008-2009, provides an annual salary supplement of $4,100 for a full-t...
| More... |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
Postsec. | Contact Information for Staff Associated with Animal Research
S.B. 113
Provides that the name, addresses, and phone numbers of individuals who perform, or provide supplies or services for, medical or scientific ...
| More... |
Federal |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Gubernatorial and Legislative Approval for Certain Federal Education Agreements
S.B. 162
Defines a "federal education agreement" as a legally binding document or representation that requires a school official to implement a feder...
| More... |
Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Financial Accountability of School District Foundations
H.B. 112
Modifies provisions of the State System of Public Education relating to the financial accountability of school district foundations. Require...
| More... |
Governance--Site-Based Management |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | School Community Council Communications Requirements
H.B. 189
Requires a school community council to provide the following information to each household that has a student attending the school:
(1) A sc...
| More... |
Governance--Site-Based Management |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Election of Members of School Community Councils
H.B. 127
Modifies the Strategic Planning Act for Educational Excellence by amending provisions for the election of members of school community counci...
| More... |
Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | State Agency and Higher Education Compensation
H.B. 4
From the bill synopsis:
--Provides budget increases and decreases for the compensation of state and higher education employees not includin...
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Health |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Epinephrine Auto-Injector
H.B. 101
Provides that a school, school board, or school official may not prohibit or dissuade a teacher or other school employee from possessing, st...
| More... |
Health--Child Abuse |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Child Abuse and Neglect
H.B. 374
Amends provisions of the Human Services Code relating to prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Provides that a local board of...
| More... |
Health--Nutrition |
Adopted 03/2008 |
P-12 | Food in Schools and School Vending Machines
R277-719
Provides definitions. Requires schools to have a policy about school vending machines that includes acceptable uses of vending machine incom...
| More... |
Health--Teen Pregnancy |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Substance Abuse Services to Pregnant Minors
H.B. 316
Amends the Human Services Code to requires a local substance abuse authority to ensure that all substance abuse treatment programs that rece...
| More... |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Honorary High School Diplomas
H.B. 118
Provides for honorary high school diplomas for certain veterans. Allows a board of education of a school district to award an honorary high ...
| More... |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Financial Literacy
S.B. 2 - Section 10
Defines "financial and economic literacy passport" as a document that tracks mastery of financial and economic literacy concepts and complet...
| More... |
High School--International Baccalaureate |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Funds to Support International Baccalaureate
S.B. 2 - Section 15
Makes International Baccalaureate programs eligible for the accelerated learning programs funds for which Advanced Placement programs are al...
| More... |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | UPSTART Program
S.B. 2 - Sections 3-9
Establishes UPSTART, a pilot project that uses a home-based educational technology program to develop the school readiness skills of childre...
| More... |
P-3 |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | State Supplemental Funding for Head Start
H.B. 330
Appropriates $100,000 to the state board of education for fiscal year 2008-2009 to provide grants to local public and private non-profit and...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Regents' Scholarship Program
S.B. 180
Establishes the Regents' Scholarship Program to award merit scholarships to students who complete a rigorous core course of study in high sc...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
Postsec. | Graduate Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Recipients
H.B. 271
Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, provides a graduate tuition waiver of up to $10,000 at a state institution of higher education for P...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust
H.B. 321
As provided in bill summary: Deletes provisions making a beneficiary of a vested account eligible for resident status for tuition purposes. ...
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Public Involvement |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Use of School Buildings as Civic Centers
H.B. 332
Requires all public school buildings and grounds to be made available as civic centers to district residents for supervised recreational act...
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School Safety |
Adopted 03/2008 |
P-12 | Standards for School District Discipline Plans
R277-609
Provides that all charter schools (and schools if district does not have districtwide plan) must develop a school-wide written model for pre...
| More... |
School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Bullying/Hazing
H.B. 325
Defines bullying and hazing. Prohibits school employees and students from bullying or hazing, retaliation for reporting bullying or hazing, ...
| More... |
School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | License Revocation for Sexual Offense or Sexually Explicit Conduct
H.B. 286
Requires the State Board of Education to permanently revoke an educator's license if the educator commits a sexual offense against a minor o...
| More... |
School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | License Revocation for Sexual Offense or Sexually Explicit Conduct
H.B. 287
Requires the state board of education to revoke an educator's license if the educator commits a sexual offense against a minor or engages in...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Creation of a New School District
S.B. 71
Modifies provisions relating to the creation of a new school district. Lengthens the time in which transition teams must be appointed. Exten...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Idling School Buses
H.B. 146
Modifies the Environmental Quality Code and the Motor Vehicles Code by amending provisions relating to school buses. Requires the state boar...
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Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | High-ability Student Initiative Program
S.B. 2 - Section 23
Establishes the High-ability Student Initiative Program to provide resources for educators to enhance the academic growth of high-ability st...
| More... |
STEM |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative Centers Program
S.B. 2 - Section 22
Establishes the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) Centers Program to provide a financial incentive for charter schools...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Stipends for Special Educators for Additional Days of Work
S.B. 2 - Section 21
Directs the legislature, subject to future budget constraints, to annually appropriate money for stipends to special educators for additiona...
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Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Signing Bonuses and One-Time Performance Based Bonuses
S.B. 281
Provides funds for one-time $1,000 signing bonuses for new educators (including teachers returning to education after one or more years of i...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2008 |
P-12 | Educator Salary Adjustments
S.B. 2 - Section 18
Eliminates school administrators from eligibility for educator salary adjustments to attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated educato...
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At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 02/2008 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Dangers of Meth
H.C.R. 1
Urges junior high, high school and postsecondary institutions to distribue age appropriate materials on the dangers of meth, and that these ...
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Adult Basic Education |
Adopted 01/2008 |
P-12 | Adult Education Programs
R277-733
Defines "adult basic education," "adult education," "GED," "measurable outcomes." Establishes clearer fiscal standards and practices for adu...
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Health--Child Abuse |
Adopted 01/2008 |
P-12 | Educator Standards
R277-515
Provides definitions, standards for educators as role models, standards for educators to maintain a safe learning environment, standards for...
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Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Adopted 11/2007 |
P-12 | Student Enrollment Options
R277-437
Provides for greater flexibility in allowing students to transfer from one school district to another or within the student's resident schoo...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Adopted 11/2007 |
P-12 | Instructional Materials Commission Operating Procedures
R277-469
2007 H.B. 364 prohibits a school district from purchasing certain instructional materials unless the materials have been evaluated by an ind...
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Attendance--Compulsory |
Adopted 10/2007 |
P-12 | Truancy Prevention
R277-607
Adopts rules in compliance with 2007 H.B. 207. Amends definition of "habitual truant." Requires local boards and charter school boards to de...
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Parent/Family |
Adopted 10/2007 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
R277-477-3
Requires all charter schools to have a committee consisting of a majority of parents designated to make decisions regarding School LAND Trus...
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Assessment--Computer Based |
Adopted 09/2007 |
P-12 | Online Testing
R277-402
Defines "Formative assessment" as an activity, such as questioning, observation, interview and assessment, engaged in by teachers and studen...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
09/2007 09/2007 |
P-12 | Amends Charter School Caps, etc.
R277-470
Adds rules for identifying the maximum number of authorized charter school students statewide. Provides for new or expanding charter school ...
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High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Adopted 09/2007 |
P-12 | Concurrent Enrollment Amendments
R277-713
The 2007 Legislature passed H.B. 79 which separates concurrent enrollment from other accelerated learning programs. This rule is amended to ...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 09/2007 |
P-12 | Highly Qualified Teacher
R277-510
This rule adds new definitions including "teacher of record" and "veteran teacher" and deletes definitions including High Objective Uniform ...
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Accountability--Accreditation |
Adopted 08/2007 |
P-12 | Accreditation of Secondary Schools
R277-413
Deletes previous Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and State Board of Education accreditation standards and provides newly revised...
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Finance--Equity |
Signed into law 08/2007 |
P-12 | Equalization Task Force
H.B. 1003
Creates a 16-member Equalization Task Force. The task force is to review and make recommendations on the following issues:
(a) methods to pr...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 08/2007 |
P-12 | New School District: Interlocal Agreements
H.B. 1002
This bill modifies a provision relating to requirements imposed on interlocal agreement participants that enter into an interlocal agreement...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 08/2007 |
P-12 | Modifies Provisions for School District Creation
H.B. 1004
Modifies 53A-2-118.1. This bill: lowers the population threshold for cities that are allowed to create a school district matching city bound...
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School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 08/2007 |
P-12 | Creation of New School District
H.B. 1001
Amends Section 53A-2-118. Relates to the creation of a new school district; adds an exception to the requirement that a proposed new school ...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 05/2007 |
P-12 | Licensing Routes
R277-503
Amends rules concerning licensing routes. Provides new requirementsfor testing in areas specific to No Child Left Behind.
http://www.rules....
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Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
Postsec. | Commercialization of State College/University Developed Technologies
H.B. 125
Modifies the recognized purposes of the Centers of Excellence Act to include facilitating the transition of research generated technologies ...
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Leadership |
Adopted 04/2007 |
P-12 | ADMINISTRATION/SUPERVISORY CERTIFICATES AND PROGRAMS
R277-505
Updates language regarding administrative license areas of concentration positions and requirements and district-specific/charter school- sp...
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Postsecondary Faculty |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Compensation
S.B. 228
Among other provisions, provides budget increases and decreases for the compensation of state employees not including school district person...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12 | Funding for K-3 Reading Improvement Program
H.B. 461
Provides an ongoing appropriation, subject to future budget constraints, to the state board for the K-3 Reading Improvement Program. Appropr...
| More... |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Reporting Amendments
H.B. 215
Specifies how average class size shall be calculated for the purpose of reporting class size by grade and subject on annual school performan...
| More... |
Assessment |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | State Assessment System (U-PASS)
H.B. 155
Modifies U-PASS (Utah Performance Assessment System for Students) by: expanding the basic skill courses tested to include intermediate algeb...
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At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Alcohol Enforcement Grants
S.B. 51
Expands the list of state agencies that can be awarded grants for alcohol enforcement by the Utah Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Coordina...
| More... |
Attendance--Compulsory |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Truancy & Compulsory Education Updates
H.B. 207
Directs a local school board, local charter board, or school district to preapprove an extended absence of a school-age minor if it is deter...
| More... |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Higher Education Criminal Background Checks
H.B. 196
Directs the state Board of Regents to adopt a policy requiring an applicant for a position in a higher education institution that involves
s...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Modifies Charter School Provisions
H.B. 164
Modifies charter school application and authorization provisions; modifies certain requirements for charter schools, including those relatin...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Charter School Facilities Financing Act
H.B. 318
Creates the State Charter School Financing Authority; defines the authority's powers and duties, including the power to issue obligations
un...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Education Voucher Program Amendments
H.B. 174
Amends the Parent Choice in Education Program that awards scholarships to students to attend a private school; modifies the criteria for qua...
| More... |
Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Critical Languages Program
S.B. 80
Establishes the Critical Languages Program, which includes languages described in the federal National Security Language Initiative, includi...
| More... |
Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Parental Notification/Consent Clinical Health Care Class
H.B. 371
Requires specific parental notification and consent before public education students who are minors may participate in the clinical experien...
| More... |
Curriculum--Science |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Governor's Science & Technology Education Program
S.B. 217
Expands the informal science and technology education program within the Governor's Office of Economic Development to include the direct spo...
| More... |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Building Energy Efficiency Loan Fund
H.B. 351
Creates a revolving loan fund for use by school districts to improve energy efficiency in school district buildings. http://le.utah.gov/~200...
| More... |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Inclusion of Foreign Exchange Students for Receiving State Funds
H.B. 160
Allows a school district or charter school to include, with certain exceptions, foreign exchange students in the district's or school's memb...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Sent to Governor 03/2007 |
P-12 | New School District Property Tax Amendments
H.B. 58
Prohibits certain new school districts from levying a property tax prior to the year in which the district assumes responsibility for studen...
| More... |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Local School Board Public Hearing Requirements
S.B. 133
Requires a school board to hold a public hearing prior to closing a school or changing the boundaries of a school, and establishes notice re...
| More... |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Board Members Compensation Schedule
H.B. 234
Authorizes local school boards to adopt board compensation schedules for the compensation and expenses of their members beginning on July 1,...
| More... |
Health--Mental Health |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Psychiatric Evaluations & Medical Recommendations for Students
H.B. 202
Prohibits school personnel from conducting a psychiatric or behavioral health evaluation or mental health screening, test, evaluation, or as...
| More... |
P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Optional Extended Day Kindergarten
S.B. 49
Establishes a program, administered by the State Board of Education, through which school districts and charter schools may provide voluntar...
| More... |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec. | Higher Education Partnerships Appropriation
H.B. 185
Appropriates monies to institutions of higher education in the state to provide increased degree opportunities in high-demand academic areas...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Military Member Surviving Dependent Tuition Waiver
H.B. 309
Waives the undergraduate tuition at state institutions of higher education for surviving dependents of Utah resident military members, inclu...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Higher Education Tuition Assistance Program Changes
H.B. 195
Changes requirements for the Utah Higher Education Tuition Assistance Program to allow money appropriated for the program to be available on...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College | In-state Tuition Residency Requirements
H.B. 118
Repeals the requirements for a nonresident student to complete 60 semester hours or have three years of residency prior to registration as a...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec. | College Dormitory Concealed Firearms Restriction
S.B. 251
Authorizes higher education institutions in the state to make a rule that allows a dormitory resident to request only roommates who are not ...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Discipline and Conduct Amendments
H.B. 286
Clarifies that school discipline and conduct provisions relate to all public schools, including charter schools; provides that it is unlawfu...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Sex Offenders Prohibited On Schools, Pre-schools & Day Care Facilities
H.B. 375
Prohibits sex offenders from being in specified protected areas, which include a public or private primary or secondary school that is not o...
| More... |
School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Accessing Pornography on School Property
H.B. 100
Allows a school to suspend or expel a student for accessing pornographic material at school, and makes it a crime to access pornographic mat...
| More... |
School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Student Motivation & Incentives
H.B. 212
Directs the state superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with school districts and charter schools, to: 1) Research methods of...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | New School District Creation Amendments
S.B. 30
Adds a vote to elect school district board members resulting from the creation of a new school district to the list of special elections tha...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | County and Municipal Land Use Provisions Regarding Schools
H.B. 69
Adds additional building inspections to a list of requirements that a county and municipality may not impose on school districts or
charter ...
| More... |
State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Higher Education Task Force
H.B. 396
Creates the Higher Education Task Force, which is charged with studying issues concerning the state system of higher
education, including in...
| More... |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School Club Regulation Modifications
H.B. 236
Modifies regulation of public school curricular and noncurricular clubs; provides requirements and procedures for the authorization of curri...
| More... |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Transfer Time of Student Records
H.B. 310
Requires a school that has been requested to forward a copy of a transferring student's record to the new school to comply within 30 school ...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Educator & School Personnel Salary Increases & Bonuses
H.B. 382
Provides salary increases and bonuses for educators and bonuses for classified personnel employed by school districts, charter schools, and ...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loans Program Appropriation
H.B. 241
Provides an ongoing appropriation subject to future budget constraints of $1,200,000 from the Education Fund beginning with fiscal year 2007...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Public Education Job Enhancement Program Expansion
H.B. 240
Expands the positions that may qualify for cash awards and scholarships under the Public Education Job Enhancement Program, which is used to...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | School District Employee Termination Procedure
H.B. 360
Modifies procedures for the termination or discontinuation of a school district career employee's contract. http://le.utah.gov/~2007/bills/h...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Education Employee Associations' Rights
S.B. 56
Requires school districts and charter schools to allow education employee associations equal access regarding distribution of information to...
| More... |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 03/2007 |
P-12 | Independent Evaluation of Textbook Alignment with Core Curriculum
H.B. 364
Prohibits a school district from purchasing certain instructional materials unless the materials have been evaluated by an independent party...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 02/2007 |
P-12 | Parent Choice in Education program
H.B. 148, H.B. 174
Establishes the state school voucher program, which provides scholarships for students to attend a private school; specifies criteria for qu...
| More... |
Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
Passed 02/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | School & Institutional Trust Lands Administration Resource Development
H.C.R. 4
This concurrent resolution of the legislature encourages the development of natural resources on lands administered by the School and
Instit...
| More... |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 02/2007 |
P-12 | Early Childhood Reading Readiness
H.C.R. 5
This concurrent resolution of the legislature and governor encourages reading with a child 20 minutes a day to help prepare children for suc...
| More... |
STEM |
Signed into law 02/2007 |
Postsec. | Electrical Engineers Partnership
S.B. 53
Provides for an engineering partnership between Weber State University and Utah State University to meet the demand for electrical engineers...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Adopted 01/2007 |
P-12 | Online Educator Licensure
R277-512
Provides for an online educator licensing process, including definitions, procedures, audits, license applicant and license holder responsib...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds. |
Adopted 01/2007 |
P-12 | Highly Qualified Teacher Grant Program
R277-511
Establishes a grant program to assist teachers in achieving the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification as a Highly...
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Assessment |
Adopted 12/2006 |
P-12 | Adult Education Exit Exam Exemption
R277-705
Exempts adult education students from attempting or passing the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT) in order to qualify for an adult e...
| More... |
Civic Education |
PREFILED 12/2006 |
P-12 | Civic Education
S.C.R. 2
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses support for civic education and Utah's Legislators Back to School P...
| More... |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Adopted 12/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Public Education Job Enhancement Program Eligibility
R690-100
Provides eligibility and award distribution requirements for the Public Education Job Enhancement Program (PEJEP), which offers funding to c...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Adopted 12/2006 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Robert C Byrd Scholarship Program
R277-701
Provides definitions, student eligibility requirements, application procedures, application and notification time lines, scholarship award a...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Adopted 12/2006 |
P-12 | Oversight of School Inspections
R277-471
Provides specific provisions for the oversight of permanent or temporary public school construction/renovation inspections and to identify l...
| More... |
Assessment |
Adopted 11/2006 |
P-12 | Non-traditional Student Participation in State Achievement Tests
R277-604
Provides definitions, criteria and procedures for private school students, home school students, electronic high school (EHS) students, and ...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 11/2006 |
P-12 | Charter School State Funding
R 277-470
Provides for new definitions of charter schools and mandates that all charter school applicants shall attend orientation/training sessions d...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 11/2006 |
P-12 | Education & Funding for Homeless/Emancipated and Ethnic Minority Students
R277-616
Adds new language for determining where a homeless or emancipated student shall attend school and provides for the inclusion of charter scho...
| More... |
Reading/Literacy |
Adopted 11/2006 |
P-12 | Funding for Reading Improvement Programs
R277-422
Allows a school district to budget an increased amount of ad valorem property tax revenue in addition to revenue from new growth without th...
| More... |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Year |
Adopted 11/2006 |
P-12 | Per Pupil Funding & Attendance/Completion Recordkeeping
R277-419
Allows exceptions to the minimum number of instructional hours and schools days per year for individual students and schools; requires Local...
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Curriculum--Core Curriculum |
Adopted 09/2006 |
P-12 | Elementary & Secondary School Core Curriculum
R277-700
Outlines core curriculum requirements for K-12; increases the state minimum required units of credit for high school graduation in language ...
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Curriculum--Sex Education |
Adopted 09/2006 |
P-12 | Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Fund Distribution
R277-474
Deletes language referring to Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Fund Distribution and Reporting Requirements, since districts have not received t...
| More... |
High School |
Adopted 09/2006 |
P-12 | Transfer of Credits
R277-705-3
Requires public schools to accept credit and grades from schools accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. http://www.rules...
| More... |
School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
Adopted 09/2006 |
P-12 | Anti-Bullying Provisions
R277-609
Provides definition of bullying, updates authority and purpose, provides for bullying language in district and school plans section, and rem...
| More... |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Adopted 08/2006 |
P-12 | High School Graduation Requirements
R277-700-6
Amends graduation requirements effective with the Class of 2011. Increases required English units from 3 to 4; increases required math and s...
| More... |
Special Education |
Adopted 08/2006 |
P-12 | Special Needs Scholarships Funding & Procedures
R277-602
Provides new definitions and makes changes within the Parents/Guardian Responsibilities section of rule concerning funding and procedures fo...
| More... |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Adopted 08/2006 |
P-12 | Basic Skills Education Program
R277-603
Provides for remedial instruction to students who have failed the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT) in the two lowest ranges after t...
| More... |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Adopted 06/2006 |
P-12 | Education Programs Serving Youth in Custody
R277-709
Provides the Utah Coordinating Council for Youth in Custody and the Utah State Office of Education the ability to reserve funds from Youth i...
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Bilingual/ESL |
Adopted 05/2006 |
P-12 | English Language Learner Programs
R277-716
Provides definitions, state board responsibilities, local board responsibilities, and teacher qualifications. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publ...
| More... |
STEM |
Adopted 05/2006 |
P-12 | Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program
R277-717
Changes made to definitions, proposal criteria, budget, state board funding priorities, proposal applications and timelines. http://www.rule...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Adopted 05/2006 |
P-12 | Conditional License for Teachers Who Fail Content Test
R277-503
Requires any educator who submits a score below the final state score on a content test to be issued a nonrenewable conditional Level 1 lice...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 04/2006 |
P-12 | Educator Licensing-Highly Qualified Teachers
R277-510
Provides definitions in the NCLB (No Child Left Behind).
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-510.htm...
| More... |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Urges Use of Prevention Dimensions Curriculum
H.C.R. 3
Strongly urges education in the public education system to utilize Prevention Dimensions, the state's Safe and Drug Free School curriculum t...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Charter School Provisions
H.B. 172
Prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring school districts and charter schools to participate in the cost of a study on the impac...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Cap, Charter Schools and Finance Modifications
S.B. 5
Creates a cap on the number of charter schools that the State Charter School Board may authorize to begin operations in the 2007-08 school y...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Commission on Civic and Character Education
H.B. 339
Creates the Commission on Civic and Character Education within the Lieutenant Governor's office; establishes the duties of the commission to...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Civic Education
H.C.R. 2
Expresses support for civic education and Utah's Legislators Back to School Program; emphasizes the importance of legislators promoting grea...
| More... |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Supplemental Instruction and Math/Science
H.B. 181
This bill provides stipends for supplemental instruction to students who have not passed the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test, funding to i...
| More... |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
Postsec. | Economic Development Funds
S.B. 112
Recommends that the governor consider the allocation of economic development funds for Centers of Excellence to be matched by industry and f...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Creates an Education Fund
H.B. 294
Creates an Education Fund to receive all revenues from taxes on intangible property or from a tax on income; and makes technical corrections...
| More... |
Governance--Site-Based Management |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | School Council Membership
S.B. 49
Clarifies definitions for purposes of membership. "Parent or guardian member" means a parent or guardian of a student who is attending the s...
| More... |
High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Vetoed 03/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Additional Student Charges for Concurrent Enrollment
H.B. 151
Provisions of the bill authorize Higher Education institutions offering concurrent enrollment programs to charge an amount up to $30 for eac...
| More... |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Electronic High School Act
S.B. 56
Requires a public school to: accept credits and grades awarded to students by certain accredited schools; and accept credits for both transf...
| More... |
P-3 Grades 1-3 |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Timing
H.B. 226
This bill modifies the recommended time to provide the assessment of reading and numeric skills given to potential kindergarten students. Th...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Modifications to Qualifications for New Century Scholarships
H.B. 326
Modifies the requirements to qualify for a New Century scholarship; allows a student to qualify for such scholarship who completes and appro...
| More... |
Postsecondary Faculty |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Compensation of Higher Education Personnel
H.B. 4
Included in this bill are provisions that: Provide budget increases and decreases for the compensation of state employees not
including sch...
| More... |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Nonpartisan Appointments
H.B. 119
Requires all appointments to the State Board of Regents to be made on a nonpartisan basis.
http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2006/bills/hbillenr/hb...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Bullying
S.C.R. 1
Encourages concerned parents, individuals, and organizations to review and assist in the adoption of policies prohibiting bullying, harassme...
| More... |
School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | School Uniforms
H.B. 167
This bill: provides definitions; modifies findings of the Legislature; provides statutory policy requirements for school uniform policies; a...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Creation of a New School District
H.B. 77
Modifies the procedures relating to the creation of a new school district; allows the governing body of certain cities to establish a school...
| More... |
Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Modifies Carson Smith Scholarship Program
H.B. 351
Modifies the State System of Public Education Code by amending provisions of the Carson Smith Scholarship Program; modifies scholarship qual...
| More... |
State Longitudinal Data Systems |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | K-12/Postsecondary Student Information System
H.B. 82
This bill requires coordination between public and higher education information technology systems, including the use of a unique student id...
| More... |
STEM |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Science and Technology Within Economic Development
S.B. 187
This bill establishes an informal science and technology education program within the Governor's Office of Economic Development; and
16 < pr...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds. |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Incentives for National Board Certification
H.B. 285
Directs the state board to give grants to school districts and charter schools to pay costs directly related to enabling licensed teachers t...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Teacher Recruitment Financial Aid Incentives
H.B. 81
This bill modifies the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loans program. Modifies the class of students eligible for the Terrel H. Bell Teach...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
P-12 | Amends Cause for Dismissal or Nonrenewal
H.B. 181
One portion of this bill addresses career employee dismissal or nonrenewal. Defines "Willful or intentional misconduct" as conduct that jeop...
| More... |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 03/2006 |
Postsec. | Electronic Instructional Materials
H.B. 192
Requires a publisher or manufacturer of instructional materials for students enrolled in state institutions of higher education to provide a...
| More... |
Assessment |
Rule Adoption 04/2005 |
P-12 | Makeup Days: Basic Skills Competency Testing Requirements
R277-705-6
Amends rule to provide for makeup days in administration of required Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT). Changes add language for sch...
| More... |
High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
Rule Adoption 04/2005 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Concurrent Enrollment of High School Student in College
R277-713
Amends rule to provide greater clarity and consistency in awarding credit, defining fees for purposes of this rule, designating eligible cou...
| More... |
No Child Left Behind |
Passed 04/2005 |
P-12 | Resolution Regarding Federal No Child Left Behind
H.J.R. 3 (related to H.B. 1001)
This resolution: recognizes that the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-PASS)
should be the basis for assessing and monitori...
| More... |
No Child Left Behind |
To governor 04/2005 |
P-12 | Implementing Federal Programs Act
H.B. 1001
School officials may:
(a) apply for, receive, and administer funds made available through programs of the
federal government;
(b) only expen...
| More... |
Assessment--Computer Based |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Minimum School Program
H.B. 382
Establishes the value of the weighted pupil unit at $2,280; establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the maintenance and operatio...
| More... |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Utah College of Applied Technology
H.B. 86
This bill:
< allows Utah College of Applied Technology courses to fulfill high school graduation requirements, subject to State Board of Edu...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Charter School Reporting
H.B. 206
This bill allows charter schools to annually report innovative practices (such as innovative teaching practices) to the Charter School Board...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Liability Protection of Educators
S.B. 58
The governing body of a charter school or a district must ensure that, prior to the beginning of each school year, each of its employees sig...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Charter School Applicant Selection
H.B. 136
Allows a charter school with more applicants than enrollment capacity to give enrollment preference based on a student's proximity to the sc...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Charter School Amendments
S.B. 178
This bill:
< removes the cap on the number of charter schools that the State Charter School Board may authorize;
< removes a time limitation...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarships
H.B. 249
Creates a program to award scholarships to students with disabilities who attend a private school. Specifies criteria for qualifying for a s...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Adopted 03/2005 |
P-12 | Understanding of Legislative Process
H.C.R. 6
Concurrent resolution emphasizes the importance of legislators promoting greater understanding of the legislative process and building publi...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Golden Rule Project
S.C.R. 6
This resolution recognizes the practice and promotion of the Golden Rule as a commitment for the common good; and expresses a shared sense o...
| More... |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | High Technology Initiatives at Research Universities
S.B. 192
This bill appropriates ongoing monies to recruit persons to conduct high technology research and development and makes those appropriations ...
| More... |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Jobs Now Economic Development Initiative
H.B. 313
This bill establishes a Jobs Now Economic Development Initiative within the state system of higher education to promote workforce preparatio...
| More... |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | Venture Capital Funding Amendments
S.B. 35
Provides that a state institution of higher education may enter into a business relationship or dealing with a private seed or venture capit...
| More... |
Finance--Facilities |
To governor 03/2005 |
P-12 | Enrollment Growth Program Amendments
H.B. 124
This bill modifies the funding formula for a program that provides money to school districts for school building construction.
This bill: de...
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Finance--Student Fees |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Verification of Eligibility for Fee Waivers
H.B. 183
Requires the state board to make rules requiring a parent or guardian of a student applying for a fee waiver to provide documentation and ce...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | Individual Income Tax Contributions for Education
H.B. 7
Repeals language designating certain individual income tax contributions to higher education because the contributions failed to generate $3...
| More... |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Local School Board Amendments
H.B. 139
Provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of president or vice president of a local school board for any reason, a replacement shall...
| More... |
Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Home School Amendments
S.B. 59
A minor over 16 can be excused from school attendance if a parent signs an affidavit that the student will attend home school and receive th...
| More... |
Parent/Family |
Vetoed 03/2005 |
P-12 | Medical Recommendations for Children
H.B. 42
Prohibits school personnel from making certain medical recommendations for a minor, including the use of psychotropic drugs; prohibits the r...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | Nonresident Tuition for Higher Education Amendment
H.B. 138
Provides an alternate means for a student to become a resident student for tuition purposes within the state system of higher education by m...
| More... |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | Resident Status for Job Corps Students
S.B. 122
This bill provides that a Job Corps student is entitled to resident student status if the student: is admitted as a full-time, part-time, or...
| More... |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Higher Education Savings Incentive Program
H.B. 102
Modifies the Utah System of Higher Education Code and the Revenue and Taxation Code regarding the Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust, an in...
| More... |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec. | Investment of Higher Education Institution Endowment
H.B. 255
Makes higher education institution endowment funds subject to investment restrictions contained in the Uniform Management of Institutions Ac...
| More... |
Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Regulating Proprietary Postsecondary Schools
S.B. 18
Prohibits a proprietary school from making or causing to be made any oral, written, or visual statement or representation that an institutio...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Internet Crimes Against Children
H.B. 132
Describes the state attorney general's participation in multijurisdictional and multidisciplinary work to prevent and prosecute Internet sex...
| More... |
School/District Structure/Operations--School Size |
Adopted 03/2005 |
P-12 | Promoting Moderately Sized Schools
H.C.R. 1
Concurrent resolution of the legislature and the governor encourages local school boards, to the extent feasible, to build more moderately s...
| More... |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
Community College | Telephone Surcharge for Education and Training Programs
H.B. 234
Creates a restricted account within the General Fund called the Prison Telephone Surcharge Account; deposits money generated from surcharges...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College | Unused Sick Leave at Retirement Amendments
H.B. 213
Relates to unused sick leave at retirement; provides that after a specified date, new sick leave hours may not be accumulated for future use...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Public Education Job Enhancement Program
H.B. 188
This bill: modifies applicant eligibility requirements and committee membership for the Public Education Job Enhancement Program;
appropriat...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 | Tuition Loan Reimbursement Program
H.B. 74
Modifies the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loans program to include students studying to become public school special education personne...
| More... |
Adult Basic Education |
Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Adult Education Programs
R277-733
Proposes rule to develop a statewide fee schedule for adult education classes based upon a student's ability to pay. Amends link of fees to ...
| More... |
Assessment |
Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 | Testing Procedures
R277-473
Removes 'Constructed response portions' from definitions and language. Updates Criterion Reference Test (CRT) assessment window and adds new...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 02/2005 |
P-12 | Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
Relates to minimum school program act amendments. This bill:
< establishes a ceiling for the state contribution to the maintenance and opera...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 02/2005 |
P-12 | Charter School Construction Amendments
H.B. 36
Exempts charter schools from certain municipal land use regulations; exempts charter schools from certain county land use regulations; allow...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Rule Adoption 12/2004 |
P-12 | Driver Education Programs for State Schools
R277-746
Amends rules concerning driver education programs for state schools. Reflects revision date change made to the Driver Education for Utah Hig...
| More... |
Finance--Facilities |
Adopted 12/2004 |
P-12 | State School Building Program
R277-451
Amends rules concerning the State School Building Program. Provides definition for the 'Enrollment Growth Program.' Adds procedures for scho...
| More... |
Postsecondary Faculty--Intellectual Property |
Approved by voters 11/2004 |
Postsec. | Intellectual Property
Constitutional Amendment 2
Authorizes the state or a public institution of higher education to acquire an ownership interest in a private business in exchange for righ...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Rule Adoption 09/2004 |
P-12 | Licensing Routes
R277-503
Provides for changes to criteria and eligibility requirements for teacher licensing routes. UTAH REG 27270 (SN)...
| More... |
Assessment--Computer Based |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Online Testing
R277-402
Establishes rules concerning online testing. Provides additional definitions and a timeline for expeditious implementation of an educational...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Special Qualification Authorization
R277-511
Repeals rules concerning eminence or special qualification authorization for teaching in the public schools. UTAH REG 27213 (SN)...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Entry Years Enhancement for Quality Teaching
R277-522
Amends rules concerning entry years enhancement (EYE) for quality teaching. Provides clarification of who is required to complete the EYE in...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers
R277-520
Amends rules concerning the appropriate licensing and assignment of teachers. Makes the rules consistent with current practices and state an...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Special Subject Certification for Small Schools
R277-510
Repeals rules concerning special subject certification for small secondary schools. UTAH REG 27208 (SN)...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | Educator Licensing and Data Retention
R277-502
Amends rules concerning educator licensing and data retention. Provides for consistency with other Board of Education rules. Provides for li...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Rule Adoption 08/2004 |
P-12 | School Professional Development Days Pilot Program
R277-418
Establishes rules concerning school professional development days pilot program. Provides criteria for a local school board to implement suc...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 05/2004 |
P-12 | Educator Licensing Renewal
R277-501
"Highly qualified" means a teacher has met the specific requirements of ESEA, NCLB. NCLB Highly Qualified - Secondary. In order to meet the...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Rule Adoption 04/2004 |
P-12 | Elementary and Secondary School Core Curriculum
R277-700
Amends rules concerning elementary and secondary school core curriculum. Revises several middle and high school Core Curriculum requirements...
| More... |
Accountability--Rewards |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Public Education Amendments
S.B. 185
Modifies the membership and terms of the nominating and recruiting committee that selects candidates for membership on the State Board of Ed...
| More... |
Assessment--Computer Based |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Education Technology Testing Initiative
S.B. 51
This bill:
< allows the State Board of Education to award grants to school districts and charter
schools to implement a system for the onli...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Rule Adoption 03/2004 |
P-12 | Comprehensive Guidance Program
R244-462
Provides Comprehensive Guidance funding for charter schools and adjusts the funding base slightly for all schools. UTAH REG 26850 (SN)...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Charter School Employees
H.B. 108
Modifies the State System of Public Education Code and the Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act to amend employee benefit provisi...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Charter School Governance
H.B. 152
This bill creates the State Charter School Board consisting of seven members appointed by the governor; specifies the powers and duties of t...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
Vetoed 03/2004 |
P-12 | Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarships
H.B. 115
Creates a program to award scholarships to students with disabilities who attend a private school; specifies criteria for qualifying for a s...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Civic and Character Education
H.B. 22
Provides legislative recognition of the fundamental civic purpose and constitutional responsibility of public education; requires Civic and ...
| More... |
Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | School Building Legislative Task Force
S.B. 154
Creates the school building legislative task force; provides for a final report to the Education Interim Committee....
| More... |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | State School Fund
H.B. 78
Creates a restricted account for the deposit of the earnings derived from the investment of the permanent State School Fund....
| More... |
Health |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Asthma Medication by Pupils in School
S.B. 32
Directs a public school to permit a student to possess and self- administer inhaled asthma medication if certain requirements are met; requi...
| More... |
P-16 or P-20 |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Higher Education Remedial Programs
H.C.R. 11
Requests the Commissioner of Higher Education to review and evaluate all remedial programs and prepare an updated cost of these services; re...
| More... |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
Postsec. | Disclosure of Higher Education Costs
H.B. 248
Modifies the State System of Higher Education by requiring disclosure to students of certain dollar amounts relating to the full cost of ins...
| More... |
Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
Postsec.,
Community College | Transferability of Higher Education Credits
H.B. 320
Requires the State Board of Regents to develop and maintain a transfer and articulation system, maintain a common numbering system for gener...
| More... |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Performance Plus Reading Achievement
S.B. 230
Creates the K-3 Reading Improvement Program to achieve the state's goals of having third graders reading at or above grade level; requires a...
| More... |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | School Professional development Days
H.B. 100
This bill: creates a pilot program to evaluate the effects on student academic achievement of reducing the minimum school term established b...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | School District Notification of Student Violence
H.B. 135
Requires law enforcement officers to notify school district superintendents when a minor is taken into custody or detention for a violent cr...
| More... |
School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Disruption of Activities Near Schools
H.B. 199
Creates the offense of interfering with the peaceful activities of a school for kindergarten through 12th grade; provides for a class B misd...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Rule Adoption 03/2004 |
P-12 | Athletic Coaching Certification
R277-517
Includes athletic coaches in the Computer Aided Credentials of Teachers in Utah System. Provides for informing parents of coaching staff qua...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 03/2004 |
P-12 | Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers
R277-520
Eliminates old definitions and adds the following definitions required by state and federal law including 'core academic subjects,' 'demonst...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Teacher Classifications
H.B. 126
Modifies the State System of Public Education by distinguishing between teachers and associate teachers; requires school districts and schoo...
| More... |
Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
Rule Adoption 03/2004 |
P-12 | Paraprofessional Qualifications
R277-524
Provides standards for paraprofessionals consistent with federal No Child Left Behind requirements. UTAH REG 26853 (SN)...
| More... |
Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Donated Computers for Schools
S.B. 6
Terminates a pilot program for the acquisition and refurbishing of donated computers to be used in the state's public schools; eliminates re...
| More... |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 03/2004 |
P-12 | Education Mandates
H.B. 14
Repeals the State Board of Education's responsibility to design and implement a state textbook plan; repeals certain school building utiliza...
| More... |
Finance--Funding Formulas |
Rule Adoption 02/2004 |
P-12 | Professional Staff Cost Program
R277-486
Establishes rules to provide a formula and procedures for funding for school districts that have certain percentages of licensed professiona...
| More... |
P-3 Child Care |
Rule Adoption 02/2004 |
P-12 | Sponsors Recruiting Day Care Facilities
R277-724
Establishes the eligibility criteria for new sponsors to recruit participants to child care centers and day care homes in unserved areas. Pr...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Rule Adoption 12/2003 |
P-12 | Charter School Revolving Loan Fund
R277-487
Provides procedures and standards for eligible charter schools to apply for and receive loans to pay for the costs of constructing, renovati...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Rule Adoption 11/2003 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
R277-470
Amends rules to provide for timeline changes that allow more flexibility for charter school applicants, terminology changes, and changes to ...
| More... |
Finance--District |
Rule Adoption 09/2003 |
P-12 | Pupil Accounting
R277-419
Amends rules to allow school districts to count in membership students participating in released time for appropriate individual learning ac...
| More... |
Teaching Quality |
Rule Adoption 09/2003 |
P-12 | Employment of Substitute Teachers
R277-508
Amends rules to provide for student teachers and paraprofessionals to be used as substitute teachers. Provides language to protect the integ...
| More... |
State Longitudinal Data Systems |
Rule Adoption 07/2003 |
P-12 | Data Standards, Deadlines and Procedures
R277-484
Amends rules to provide specific standards, deadlines, and procedures for school districts and the State Office of Education to fulfill thei...
| More... |
Curriculum--Mathematics |
Rule Adoption 06/2003 |
P-12 | Math, Engineering, Science Achievement
R277-717
Amends rules to increase the participation range for Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) students, change the Application Review C...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Charter School Amendment
S.B. 57
Expands the number of charter schools that the Board of Education may sponsor; removes enrollment limitations on charter schools sponsored b...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Minimum School Program Act Amendments
H.B. 3
This act modifies the State System of Public Education Code by providing funding for the Minimum School Program and school building aid prog...
| More... |
Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Public School Choice Enrollment
H.B. 86
Relates to public school choice enrollment by extending the application period for enrollment in a school district located outside a student...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Character and Citizenship Education
H.C.R. 7
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges Utah's public elementary and secondary schools to promote character and...
| More... |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools
S.B. 105
The pledge of allegiance to the flag must be recited at the beginning of the day in each elementary public school and once a week at the beg...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Duties of Boards
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 requires local boards to implement the core curriculum using instructional materials that best correlate to the core curri...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-13-108 is a new section of law requiring the state board to establish rigorous curriculum and graduation requirements for grades...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Core Curriculum: Skills and Competencies
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-1-402.6 requires the state board to implement a core curriculum that will enable students to communicate effectively, apply math...
| More... |
Federal |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Federal Funding
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-402 was amended to add the following: A program created with or expanded by federal funds may be reduced to the extent allowe...
| More... |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Budget Reserve Account Amendments
H.B. 27
Establishes the General Fund Budget Reserve Account and sets processes and limits. According to the fiscal note, provisions of this bill re...
| More... |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Education Support License Plates
S.B. 176
Modifies the Motor Vehicles Code by adding a Public Education Support special group license plate to provide financial support to the state ...
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Governance |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | State System of Public Education Amendments
H.B. 257
Creates the Public Education Legislative Task Force. The task force, in cooperation with the public education community, business, industr...
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Governance |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | State Board Membership (Section 20A-14-104)
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends law to establish a nominating and recruiting commmittee with broad-based membership to recruit potential candidates for membership o...
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Governance |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Repeal of Education Reports and Duties
H.B. 39
This act modifies provisions relating to the state system of public education by eliminating requirements to submit certain reports to the L...
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Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Study and Recommendations
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 21 (53A-13-108) was added to law. The Legislature finds that a free public education should:
(1)(a) prepare each student for the st...
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Leadership |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Non-Traditional Superintendents
H.B. 149
Relates to school district administrator amendments; allows a local board to hire a superintendent with outstanding professional qualificati...
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Leadership |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Superintendent, Other Administrator Qualifications
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-301and 53A-6-110 are amended to allow local boards to hire a person with outstanding professional qualifications to serve as s...
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Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Classroom Technology
H.C.R. 2
The Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, recognizes audio enhancement technology as a research-proven
method a...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
Postsec. | Nonresident Tuition for Higher Education
H.B. 75
Allows the board to grant scholarships for a waiver of the nonresident portion of total tuition charged by public institutions of higher edu...
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School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Creation of New School Districts
H.B. 169
Provides a process for creating new school districts. The act provides for the transfer of school property to the new school district, a tax...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Unauthorized School Bus Entry
H.B. 74
Provides that entering a school bus to commit a crime or interfere with the driver, or refusing to leave a school bus upon the order of the ...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | School Personnel
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Section 53A-3-411 prohibits local boards from entering into a collective bargaining agreement that prohibits or limits individual contracts ...
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Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 03/2003 |
P-12 | Education Evaluation Program Joint Committees
S.B. 154 (Omnibus Bill)
Amends Section 53A-10-103 to add parents to the membership of district joint committees. The overall committee membership is to be comprise...
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No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer |
Rule Adoption 02/2003 |
P-12 | Persistently Dangerous Schools
R277-483
Provides criteria and procedures designating schools as persistently dangerous and provides for parent notification and transfers for studen...
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Assessment |
Became law without GOVERNOR'S signature. 01/2003 |
P-12 | Education Testing
H.B. 6005
Relates to education testing amendments. Eliminates the requirement to include constructed response test times in certain achievement tests....
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 12/2002 |
P-12 | Charter Schools
R277-470
Amends rules to provide for a timeline for charter schools to apply for sponsorship to local boards and the state board, to provide a formul...
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Health |
Adopted 12/2002 |
P-12 | Medical Recommendations by School Personnel to Parents
R277-611
Establishes rules to clarify for school personnel, parents, and guardians the recommendations or directions that school personnel may make o...
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High School |
Adopted 12/2002 |
P-12 | Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
R277-705
Amends rules to add the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT) as a requirement for high school diplomas and provides for differentiated ...
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Accountability |
Adopted 11/2002 |
P-12 | Annual Assurance of Compliance by School Districts
R277-108
Provides school districts with a comprehensive list of required assurances and provides for accountability to the State Board of Education. ...
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Assessment |
Adopted 11/2002 |
P-12 | Testing Procedures
R277-473
Amends rules to provide additional definitions, terminology changes and new testing windows. Sets turnaround time for certain assessments. h...
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Finance |
Approved by voters 11/2002 |
P-12 | Resolution on Investment of State School Fund and Uniform School Fund
Constitutional Amendment 1
Constitutional amendment to: (1) eliminate a requirement that a portion of the interest earnings of the State School Funs be retained in the...
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Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Rejected by voters 11/2002 |
P-12 | Revenue for Education
Citizen's Initiative 1
Initiative 1 changes Utah's regulatory and tax framework affecting the disposal and storage of radioactive waste. It provides stricter regul...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Adopted 11/2002 |
P-12 | Entry Years Enhancements (EYE) for Quality Teaching
R277-522
Establishes rules relating to assistance for entry level teachers to increase their expertise and confidence in their beginning teaching yea...
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No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
Active 10/2002 |
P-12 | Supplemental Education Services
N/A
Supplemental Education Services RFP; deadline 10/1/02: (http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/nclb/pdf/SupServProvApp.pdf)
Application Rubric: (htt...
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Background Checks |
Adopted 09/2002 |
P-12 | Denial of License Due to Background Check Offenses
R686-104
Provides procedures and an appeals process for an individual seeking a Utah educator license for the first time. Provides for submission of ...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 09/2002 |
P-12 | Charter School Accountability and Assistance
R277-481
Establishes procedures for annual accountability of all charter schools and for on-site reviews of charter schools. UTAH REG 25225 (SN)...
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Civic Education |
Adopted 09/2002 |
P-12 | Patriotic Education
R277-475
Requires Utah public schools to display the United States national motto, consistent with state law. UTAH REG 25218 (SN)...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Adopted 09/2002 |
P-12 | Instructional Materials, Commission Operating Procedure
R277-469
Removes 'pilot program' language, allows schools and districts to select their own materials with a local review committee. UTAH REG 25219 (...
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Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
Signed into law 07/2002 |
P-12 | Status of 10th Grade Competency Test
H.B. 5007E
Modifies the State System of Public Education by extending for one year the pilot status of the tenth grade basic skills competency test....
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Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
Postsec. | Secure Areas in Facilities
S.B. 164
Modifies provisions related to security procedures at State Institutions of Higher Education by allowing the State Board of Regents to autho...
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Special Education |
Signed into law 04/2002 |
P-12 | Upper Age for Services
S.B. 81
Modifies provisions regarding Public Education for students with disabilities by indicating that the education services are available to the...
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Assessment |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
P-12 | Curriculum, Assessments
S.B. 99
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education by requiring the State Board of Education to consult with teachers and p...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
P-12 | Charter School Provisions
S.B. 138
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education; increases the number of charter schools that may be sponsored by the St...
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Governance--Site-Based Management |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
P-12 | School Community Councils
S.B. 167
Specifies the duties, powers, and membership of a school community council and establishes a process for the selection of council members. ...
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Health |
Vetoed 03/2002 |
P-12 | Psychotropic Drugs
H.B. 123
Prohibits school personnel from making certain medical recommendations for a child, including the use of psychotropic drugs; provides crimin...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
Postsec. | Nonresident/Resident Tuition
H.B. 144
Modifies the State System of Higher Education Code; allows a student who meets certain requirements to be exempt from paying nonresident tui...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
Postsec. | Non-Resident Tuition
H.B. 331
The bill changes the period of continuous residence in Utah for a non-resident student prior to registering as a resident student. The impac...
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Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
Postsec. | Regulation of Proprietary Schools
H.B. 111
Modifies provisions related postsecondary proprietary schools; transfers the responsibility for registering and regulation postsecondary pro...
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Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
P-12 | Elimination of Certain Requirements
H.B. 262
Eliminates certain requirements pertaining to the preparation and implementation of student education plans and student education/occupation...
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Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
P-12 | Scholarships for Teachers
H.B. 253
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public education by allowing the State Board of Education to award scholarships to teache...
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Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training |
Signed into law 03/2002 |
Postsec. | Technology Training
S.B. 181
Relates to higher education technology amendments; modifies the State System of Higher Education by authorizing part of the monies in the Pu...
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Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
Signed into law 10/2001 |
P-12 | State Board Elections
H.B. 2002B
Modifies statutory provisions governing State Board of Education districts; eliminates current boundaries and establishes new boundaries; es...
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Parent/Family |
To governor 06/2001 |
P-12 | Notification of Parents (Custodial and Noncustodial)
H.B. 1001A, S.B. 1001A
The House Bill requires a public school to notify the custodial and attempt to notify the noncustodial parent of a student who is injured or...
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Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12,
Community College,
Postsec. | Utah College of Applied Technology
H.B. 1003A
Creates the Utah College of Applied Technology and other regional applied technology colleges in Utah; establishes their governance structur...
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Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 | Reporting Requirements
H.B. 235
Modifies the provisions relating to the State System of Public Education by requiring school districts to have published in an newspaper the...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 | Advanced Readers At Risk Program
H.B. 216
Makes an appropriation to fund an advanced readers at risk program in the public schools to develop advanced reading knowledge and skills in...
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Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Disaggregated Data, Professional Development
S.B. 28
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education to address issues related to the Utah Performance Assessment System for ...
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Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Charters No Longer Pilot
S.B. 169
Removes the pilot program status of charter schools....
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Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Mandarin Chinese Course
S.B. 57
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education by requiring the State Board of Education to develop and implement a con...
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Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Sex Education
S.B. 75
Provides that the State Board of Education shall approve instructional materials for use in health, physiology, hygiene, and prevention of c...
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Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Music, Art, Dance, Theater
H.B. 174
Requires music, visual art, dance or theater instruction to take place in elementary schools....
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Curriculum--Mathematics |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12,
Postsec. | Engineering/Computer Science Initiative; Secondary Teacher Preparation
S.B. 61
Establishes a Public Education Job Enhancement Program to attract, train and retain highly qualified secondary teachers in math, physics, ch...
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Demographics--Enrollments |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Growth in Student Population Account
H.B. 273
Relates to the Education Protection Funding Program; creates the Growth in Student Population Restricted Account within the Uniform School F...
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Finance--District |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Supplies & Materials
H.B. 42
Appropriates a specified amount from the Uniform School Fund to the State Board of Education for distribution to public school teachers for ...
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Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | State Support of Maintenance and Operations
H.B. 3, S.B. 3
Modifies provisions relating to the state system of public education in the funding of the Minimum School Program. This act provides a ceili...
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Governance |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Task Force
H.B. 267
Creates the Enhancement of Public Education Task Force with a primary focus on reviewing the purpose, functions, roles, and responsibilities...
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Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | State Instructional Materials Commission
S.B. 7
Modifies provisions related to the State Textbook Commission by changing its name to the State Instructional Materials Commission; Expands t...
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Parent/Family |
Vetoed 03/2001 |
P-12 | Includes Noncustodial Parent in Communications
H.B. 168
Requires a public school to notify the custodial and attempt to notify the noncustodial parent of a student who is injured or becomes ill at...
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Parent/Family |
Vetoed 03/2001 |
P-12 | Notification of Noncustodial Parent
S.B. 222
Requires a peace officer, case worker or school to inform a custodial and noncustodial parent when a minor is taken into custody or suspende...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Reading Clinic
H.B. 99
Modifies the provisions related to the State System of Public Education by changing the Reading Skills Development Center into a clinic to a...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Reading
H.B. 145
Relates to reading achievement in elementary schools; modifies the provisions related to the State System of Public Education; sets a goal o...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Possible Modification of Expulsion
S.B. 115
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education by requiring any student who has been expelled from school for a firearm...
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School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | School Uniform Policies
H.B. 58
Relates to the State System of Public Education by providing that a school uniform policy shall remain in place for at least a year after it...
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School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Transportation Safety
H.B. 85
Modifies the Public Safety Code by requiring vehicles used to transport students to comply with certain safety standards....
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Teaching Quality
S.B. 16
Modifies provisions related to State System of Public and Higher Education to address issues of teacher quality in recognition of relationsh...
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Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Tuition Waivers
H.B. 211
This act modifies provisions related to the State System of Public Education by granting
tuition waivers to educators for courses taken at h...
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Technology--Funding Issues |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Tax Deductions for Contributions
H.B. 281
Relates to an individual income tax deduction for contributions for education to allow for contributions made to applied technology centers ...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 03/2001 |
P-12 | Textbook Funding/Supply
H.B. 40
Requires the State Board of Education to design and implement a statewide plan to provide for an adequate supply of textbooks for students o...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 02/2001 |
Postsec. | Meritorious Nonresident Students
H.B. 197
Modifies provisions related to the State System of Higher Education by increasing the number of tuition waivers of the resident portion of t...
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Promotion/Retention |
Signed into law 02/2001 |
P-12 | Middle School Exit Requirements
S.B. 102
Utah requires middle school students to meet required competencies before advancing to high school. The Utah legislature amended the law by...
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School Safety |
Signed into law 02/2001 |
P-12 | Unlawful Use of Laser Pointers
S.B. 101
Modifies the Criminal Code; creates the offense of unlawful use of a laser pointer....
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Bilingual/ESL |
Unofficially approved by voters 11/2000 |
P-12 |
V. 1 English Only
INITIATIVE A Declares English as Utah's official and sole language for state and local government documents and action; exempts those docume...
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Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Unofficially approved by voters 11/2000 |
P-12 | Revenues for Deposit to Uniform School Fund
V. 2 Ballot Initiative
Relates to forfeiture of assets and property; establishes uniform procedures for the forfeiture of property; forbids forfeiture against inno...
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Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 09/2000 |
P-12 | Establishment of U-PASS Assessment Program
H.B. 177
Puts into legislation recommendations of Task Force on Learning Standards and Accountability in Public Education created by 1999 legislation...
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Bilingual/ESL |
On 11/07/2000 ballot 07/2000 |
P-12 | English as Official Language
V. 1 Ballot Initiative
Establishes English as the official language of the State of Utah....
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Background Checks |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Teacher Licensing/
H.B. 303
Relates to disclosure of information relating to prior school employment; provides that an applicant for a teacher's license provide the lic...
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Civic Education |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Instruction Relating to the United States Flag
S.B. 21
Relates to public schools; requires the State Board of Education to provide by rule a program of instruction within the public schools relat...
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Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Arts Education Pilot
H.B. 325
Relates to public schools; creates an arts in elementary schools pilot program to determine if a sequential ongoing arts program in the stat...
| More... |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Core Curriculum
S.B. 68
Relates to public schools; provides for defining and establishes a core curriculum including identification of basic knowledge skills and co...
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Curriculum |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Driver Education
S.B. 114
Increases the ceiling on reimbursement to schools for driver education costs from $ 70 to $ 100 per student....
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Finance--Adequacy/Core Cost |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Minimum School Program Act
S.B. 3
Provides for state and local funding of the Minimum School Program Act; provides a ceiling for the state contribution of the maintenance and...
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Finance--Facilities |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Construction Manager Selection Process
H.B. 42
Relates to public schools; provides that if a local board determines to use a construction manager and general contractor as its method of c...
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Finance--Student Fees |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Fees for Repeated Classes
S.B. 146
Establishes the presumption that public school students will pay the fees associated with courses they are repeating or remediation; provide...
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Health |
Vetoed 03/2000 |
P-12 | Health/Sex Education
H.B. 411
Relates to public schools; modifies the instruction requirements pertaining to community and personal health, physiology, personal hygiene, ...
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P-3 |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Parent Rights
H.B. 102
The amendments to this act provide for increased "parents rights" in the realm of public education. The new law states that parents have th...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12,
Postsec. | New Century Scholarship
H.B. 23
Relates to education; provides that students must have a "B average" in the courses required for an associate degree in order to qualify for...
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Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
Postsec. | College Savings Plans
H.B. 225
Relates to higher education; increases the age designation for beneficiaries designated in participation agreements from birth to age 16 to ...
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Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Incentive for Reading Endorsement
H.B. 397
Creates a reading performance improvement scholarship program to assist selected elementary teachers in obtaining a reading endorsement....
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School Safety |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 |
H.B. 245
Relates to public schools; provides that a student, who has been expelled from school for a firearm, explosive, or flammable material violat...
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School Safety--Uniforms/Dress Codes |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | School Uniform Policies
H.B. 155
Relates to public schools; requires an election for the adoption of a school or school district uniform policy; clarifies voting requirement...
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School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | School District Size
H.B. 22
Relates to public education; requires the State Board of Education to conduct a study and make a report on whether there should be an optimu...
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Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Assistive Technology Purchases
S.B. 131
Relates to individuals with disabilities; provides a specified appropriation to the State Office of Rehabilitation to purchase assistive tec...
| More... |
Special Education |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Special Education
H.B. 146
Relates to public schools; modifies special education definitions and rules to be adopted by the State Board of Education; modifies provisio...
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State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Public Education Task Force
H.B. 426
Provides the funding for the Public Education Task Force and outlines who the members of the task force will be, three members from each hou...
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Students |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | Ethical Conduct Standards for Activities
H.B. 156
Relates to educators; modifies the Public Officers and Employees Ethics Act as related to activities for students organized by an educator; ...
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Teaching Quality |
Signed by governor 03/2000 |
P-12 | Funds for teacher supplies and materials
S.B. 3, H.B. 189
H.B. 189 allocates $225 for each teacher in grades kindergarten through six, and up to $175 for each teacher in grades seven through 12. Te...
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Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Signed into law 03/2000 |
P-12 | School Boards, Unlicensed Teachers
H.B. 119
Provides that a local school board member's term of office is two years; provides that the size of a local board of education shall be based...
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Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed by governor 02/2000 |
P-12 | Textbook Funding
S.B. 3
Bill provides one-time appropriation of $6 million to purchase textbooks....
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