Rules in Process
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The Utah State Board of Education invites public education stakeholders and members of the public to review rules being considered by the Board and provide recommendations for changes to the Board rules. You may provide feedback and recommendations verbally by attending one of the Board's standing committee meetings or by sending written recommendations and feedback to rule.comments@schools.utah.gov. You may also contact members of Utah State Board of Education directly with concerns.
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Rules Under Review
The Utah State Board of Education is tasked by the legislature to make administrative rules regarding various topics within education. These rules have the effect of law and govern many areas that impact all levels of the education community. On this page you will find rules that are currently being considered. Please contact the Policy and Law team with any questions.
* Next month's January 7 Board Report and January 8, 2025 Committee Review - coming soon *
Thursday, December 4 - Board Review
Finance Committee Report
R277-484: Data Standards (Amendment)
R277-477: Distributions of Funds from the Trust Distribution Account and Administration of the School LAND Trust Program (Amendment)
R277-491: School Community Councils (Amendment)
Law & Licensing Committee Report
R277-322: Local Education Agency (LEA Codes of Conduct (Amendment)
R277-212: UPPAC Hearing Procedures and Reports (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-213: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement Procedures (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-214: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Criminal Background Review (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-216: Surrender of License with Utah Professional Practices Commission (UPPAC) Investigation Pending (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-600: Student Transportation Standards and Procedures (Amendment)
R277-114: Response to Compliance and Related Issues (Repeal & Reenact)
R277-111: Board Oversight Framework (Repeal)
Standards & Assessment Committee Report
R277-716: Alternative Language Services for Utah Students (Amendment & Continuation)
R277-700: The Elementary and Secondary School General Core (Amendment)
R277-705-2: Secondary School Completion and Diplomas (Amendment)
R277-419: Pupil Accounting (Information)
Friday, December 5 - Committee Review
Law & Licensing Committee
R277-322: Local Education Agency (LEA Codes of Conduct (Amendment)
R277-304: Teacher Preparation Programs (Amendment)
As per Board Member request, the following rules have been added - no recommended action at this time:
R277-210: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Definitions (Amendment)
R277-211: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Rules of Procedure: Notification to Educators, Complaints and Final Disciplinary Actions
R277-215: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Disciplinary Rebuttable Presumptions (Repeal)
R277-217: Educator Standards and Local Education Agency (LEA) Reporting (Amendment)
Finance Committee
R277-726: Statewide Online Education Program (Amendment)
Standards & Assessment Committee
R277-609: Standards for LEA Discipline Policy (Amendment)
R277-709: Education Programs Serving Youth in Care (Amendment)
R277-419: Pupil Accounting (Amendment)
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Committee (December 9)
R277-800: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (Amendment)
Proposed Rules
The Utah State Bulletin (Bulletin) is an official publication of the Office of Administrative Rules (OAR). More information about the education administrative rules published in the Bulletin can be found on OAR’s website.
December 1, 2025 - Number 2025-23
Approved by the Board: November 6, 2025
Public Comments accepted until: December 31, 2025
First Possible Effective Date: January 7, 2026
R277-100. Definitions for Utah State Board of Education (Board) Rules (Amendment)
R277-311. Specialized Endorsements (Amendment)
R277-325. Public Education Exit and Engagement Surveys (Amendment)
R277-731. Catalyst Center Grant Program Policy (New)
Upcoming Hearings
* no upcoming hearings scheduled at this time *
NOTE: Please use the 'Public Hearings' webpage or ‘History’ tab on the individual rule’s webpage to identify which historical hearing document you need. If you have any questions please email Kirin McInnis, legal assistant, at kirin.mcinnis@schools.utah.gov.
Recently Effective
R277-125: Small School District Capital Projects (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-210: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Definitions (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-211: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Rules of Procedure: Notification to Educators, Complaints and Final Disciplinary Actions (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-215: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Disciplinary Rebuttable Presumptions (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-217: Educator Standards and LEA Reporting (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-301: Educator Licensing (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-303: Educator Preparation Programs (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-318: Teacher Salary Supplement Program (Repeal)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-324: Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Programs, Assignments, and Qualifications (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-400: School Facility Emergency and Safety (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-608: Emergency Safety Interventions and Prohibition of Corporal Punishment (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-622: School-based Mental Health Qualifying Grant Program (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-701: Early College Programs (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-723: Start Smart Utah Program (Amendment)
Published: 10/15/2025
Effective: 11/21/2025
R277-726: Statewide Online Education Program (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
R277-800: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (Amendment)
Published: 10/01/2025
Effective: 11/07/2025
Five-Year Review and Statements of Continuation
RR277-311. Specialized Endorsements