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R277-606. Dropout Prevention and Recovery Services
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R277-606. Dropout Prevention and Recovery Services.
R277-606-1. Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category.
(1) This rule is authorized by:
(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
(b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and
(c) Section 53G-9-802, which requires the Board to develop rules to set policies related to a dropout prevention and recovery services.
(2) The purpose of this rule is to:
(a) develop policies related to an LEA's dropout prevention and recovery services; and
(b) set reporting requirements for LEAs with a dropout prevention and recovery services.
(3) This Rule R277-606 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.
R277-606-2. Definitions.
For purposes of this rule:
(1) "Average daily membership" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53F-2-102.
(2) "Cohort" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.
(3) "Designated student" means a student:
(a)(i) who has withdrawn from a secondary school before earning a diploma;
(ii) who was dropped from average daily membership; and
(iii) whose cohort has not yet graduated; or
(b) who is at risk of meeting the criteria described in Subsection (5)(a), as determined by the student's LEA, using the risk factors described in Subsection (5).
(4) "LEA" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.
(5) "Risk factors" means:
(a) low academic performance, as measured by grades, test scores, or course failure;
(b) poor behavior, as measured by office disciplinary referrals, suspensions, or expulsions; and
(c) absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused absences, and including days tardy and truant.
(6) "Third party" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.
R277-606-3. LEA Dropout Prevention and Recovery Services.
An LEA that serves students in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 shall provide dropout prevention and recovery services for a designated student with the dropout prevention and recovery services described in Sections 53G-9-802 and 53G-9-803.
R277-606-4. Reporting Requirements and Audits.
(1) An LEA shall submit an annual report to the Superintendent on the LEA's dropout prevention and recovery services by October 30.
(a) An LEA shall submit the report using a survey provided by the Superintendent.
(2) The Superintendent shall:
(a) review LEA reports described in Subsection (1);
(b) by December 15 each year, determine whether an LEA meets the conditions described in Subsection 53G-9-802(3);
(c) except as provided in Subsection 53G-9-802(5), ensure that an LEA identified under Subsection (4)(b) provides dropout prevention and recovery services as required under Subsection 53G-9-802(1), and implements such services through:
(i) a contract with a third party provider as required in Subsection 53G-9-802(6); or
(ii) an evidence-based or evidence-informed plan consistent with Subsection 53G-9-802(4) and Section 53G-11-303;
(d) require an LEA identified under Subsection (4)(b) to notify the Superintendent of the method by which the LEA will implement dropout prevention and recovery services under Subsection (4)(c), no later than January 15;
(e) administer responsibilities delegated by the board pursuant to Section 53G-9-804.
(3)(a) An LEA shall maintain documentation to comply with the requirements of Section 53G-9-802 and this rule.
(b) The Board or the Superintendent may request an audit of an LEA's dropout prevention and recovery services.
KEY: dropout, prevention and recovery, pupil accounting
Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025
Notice of Continuation: April 15, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-4-401(4); 53G-9-802
Status of Rule
Effective October 8, 2025
Five-year review April 15, 2030
Oversight Framework
Related Utah Law
Public Education Statutes
Title 53G, Chapter 9, Part 8, Dropout Prevention and Recovery and Remediation Programs, specifically 53G-9-802
Other Statutes
None
USBE Administrative Rules
R277-100, Definitions for USBE Rules
R277-607, Absenteeism and Truancy Prevention
Related Federal Law
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Resources
None
Contact Information
Primary Contact:
Megan Menlove
megan.menlove@schools.utah.gov
Prevention
Secondary Contact:
Garrett Russell
garrett.russell@schools.utah.gov
Prevention
NOTE: The information on this webpage is provided as a service to users and the Utah State Board of Education is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
R277-606: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program (Effective October 11, 2016)
R277-606: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program (Effective November 26, 2021)
R277-606: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program (Effective July 22, 2022)
R277-606: Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program (Effective March 10, 2025) (Published February 1, 2025)
NOTE: This history may be incomplete as it only shows rule versions if they were saved in digital format at the Utah State Board of Education. Additional versions of effective rules and all rules published in the State Bulletin may be accessed at the Office of Administrative Rules website. Please contact Kirin McInnis, legal assistant, at kirin.mcinnis@schools.utah.gov with any questions.
Categories related to this rule: | This rule requires: | Framework category: | |||
Adult Education | Committee or council | Exempt from framework | |||
Charter Schools | X | Local policy | Category 1 | ||
X | College and Career | Notice or website posting | X | Category 2 | |
Educators and Employees | Permission or consent | Category 3 | |||
X | Federal | X | Plan | Category 4 | |
Funding | X | Reporting--Local | Uncategorized | ||
LEA Operation and Administration | Reporting--USBE | ||||
Licensing | Training | ||||
Non-academic Student Support | |||||
Parents | |||||
X | Participation in Public Schools | Related funding: | |||
School Improvement and Accountability | Minimum School Program--Basic | ||||
X | Special Education | MSP--Related to Basic--Formula | |||
Student Learning | MSP--Related to Basic--Grant | ||||
Student Safety, Behavior, and Discipline | Contracted Initiative | ||||
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind | Initiative Grant Program | ||||
Utah State Board of Education | Other Funding |