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All regular meetings will be held at the Utah State Board of Education, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. Times are subject to change.
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Meeting Summary
Below is the most recent board meeting summary. Previous board meeting summaries can be located at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for a previous board meeting summary that is not available below, please reach out to Board Communications Coordinator, Kelsey James, at kelsey.james@schools.utah.gov.
Nov. 5, 2026 Board Meeting
The Utah State Board of Education:
- Approved the Utah Instructional Technology and AI Model Policy and Implementation Resource.
- Approved mathematics standards for grades 3-8.
- Approved the revised American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards.
- Full agenda
Board Approves Instructional Technology and Artificial Intelligence Model Policy
The Utah State Board of Education approved the Utah Instructional Technology and Artificial Intelligence Model Policy and Implementation Resource to help local education agencies (LEAs) develop and implement policies required under H.B. 273 and Board rule. The resource provides model policy language and implementation guidance on the balanced, developmentally appropriate use of technology and AI; student safety and privacy; parent transparency; and educator oversight, while giving LEAs flexibility in local decision-making.
For additional information, please contact:
Amy Hunt
Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement
Phone: (801) 538-7919 | E-mail
Jennifer Wadsworth
Policy Advisor
Phone: (801) 538-7521 | E-mail
Board Approves Grades 3-8 Utah Core Mathematics Standards
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved the revised Utah Core Mathematics Standards for grades 3-8. The standards were developed through USBE’s standards revision process and incorporated amendments following an external review. The updated standards will guide mathematics instruction for Utah students in grades 3-8.
For additional information, please contact:
Meghan Everette
Director of Teaching & Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7739 | E-mail
Melissa Garber
Education Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7617 | E-mail
Board Approves American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards
The Utah State Board of Education approved the revised American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards. The standards were updated following public comment and Board committee review, including revisions to address recent legislative changes and provisions of S.B. 68, Religious Curriculum in Schools.
For additional information, please contact:
Meghan Everette
Director of Teaching & Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7739 | E-mail
JoAnna Sorensen
Education Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7534 | E-mail
Board Adopts Dual Language Immersion Instructional Materials Addendum
The Utah State Board of Education adopted an addendum to the instructional materials review rubric for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. The addendum adds criteria specific to DLI instruction, helping ensure instructional materials support both academic content and proficiency in a partner language. The updated criteria will also help reviewers evaluate how well materials align with USBE’s Instructional Framework and expectations for high-quality instruction.
For additional information, please contact:
Michaela Claus-Nix
Director of Dual Language Immersion
Phone: (801) 538-7528 | E-mail
Meghan Everette
Director of Teaching and Learning
Phone: (801) 538-7739 | E-mail
Board Releases Digital Literacy Standards for Public Comment
The Utah State Board of Education approved the release of updated Digital Literacy Standards for a 30-day public comment period. The middle school course standards are being revised in accordance with H.B. 218 (2026) and Board rule in preparation for the 2027-28 school year. Following the public comment period, the writing committee and USBE staff will review feedback and make revisions before a final draft returns for Board consideration.
For additional information, please contact:
Thalea Longhurst
Director, Career & Technical Education
Phone: (801) 538-7889 | E-mail
Board Makes Requests for Statutory Changes
The Utah State Board of Education directed staff to work with legislators on proposed amendments to Utah code to:
- Ensure consistency and clarity in language surrounding early warning systems;
- Allow Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention grant funds to be used for mandatory trainings;
- Accurately reflect adult education eligibility requirements based on federal requirements; and
- Amend the window for a district or charter school to approve a Statewide Online Education Program course.
The Board also sent a previously approved statutory change request regarding parameters for sex offenders being on school property or attending school-sponsored activities to the Law and Licensing Committee for further discussion.
For additional information, please contact:
Spencer Barr
Director of Legislative Affairs
Phone: (801) 538-7793 | E-mail
Board Receives Charter Base Funding Study
The Utah State Board of Education received the Charter Base Funding Study report required by S.B. 186, passed during the 2026 General Session. The study, coordinated by USBE with a legislatively established study group, examines charter school base funding. The Board approved submitting the report to the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee by the required Dec. 1, 2026, deadline.
For additional information, please contact:
Sam Urie
School Finance Director
Phone: (801) 538-7545 | E-mail
Board Approves 2026-2030 Elevate School Designations
The Utah State Board of Education approved the 2026-2030 Elevate School designations. The Elevate program identifies eligible non-Title I district and charter schools that are implementing targeted support and improvement activities. Under state law, the Board designates at least six eligible schools as Elevate schools in years when it does not designate a Springboard school.
For additional information, please contact:
Sara Wiebke
School Improvement Director
Phone: (801) 538-7893 | E-mail
Teresa Judd
Preschool and School Improvement Coordinator
Phone: (801) 538-7540 | E-mail
New Administrative Rules, Amendments, and Repeals
The Utah State Board of Education approved, amended, or repealed the following administrative rules:
- R277-454, Construction Management of School Building Projects (Repeal): The Utah State Board of Education repealed R277-454, which addressed requirements related to the construction management of school building projects. The repeal aligns Board rule with statutory changes made through S.B. 164 (2026), which modified requirements related to school construction and oversight.
- R277-471, School Construction Oversight, Inspections, Training and Reporting (Repeal): The Utah State Board of Education repealed R277-471, which addressed requirements for school construction oversight, inspections, training, and reporting. The repeal removes these requirements from Board rule following changes to the statutory framework governing school construction oversight.
- R277-479, Funding for Charter School Students With Disabilities on an IEP (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education amended R277-479, which governs funding for charter school students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The amendments update definitions to remove references to the UTREx system and revise the formula used to calculate special education add-on funding.
- R277-556, Charter School Closure Reserve Account (Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education continued R277-556, which governs the Charter School Closure Reserve Account. As part of the rule’s required five-year review, the Board determined the rule should remain in effect.
- R277-312, Online Educator Licensure (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education continued R277-312, which establishes requirements for online educator licensing information and the Educator Look-Up Tool. As part of the rule’s required five-year review, the Board determined the rule should remain in effect.
- R277-315, Educator Professional Learning Procedures and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Credit (Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education continued R277-315, which establishes procedures for educator professional learning and the awarding of USBE credit. The rule was continued as part of its required five-year review.
- R277-615, Standards and Procedures for Student Searches (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education amended and continued R277-615, which establishes standards and procedures for searches of students in Utah public schools. The rule was updated and continued as part of its required five-year review.
- R277-309, Appropriate Licensing and Assignment of Teachers (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education amended R277-309, which establishes requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) to assign educators with appropriate licenses, license areas, and endorsements. The amendments streamline educator licensing requirements and provide LEAs with additional flexibility in assigning appropriately qualified educators, aligning the rule with recent legislative directives and the Board’s strategic plan.
- R277-117, Utah State Board of Education Ethics Amendments (New): The Utah State Board of Education approved new Rule R277-117 to implement H.B. 194 (2026), which established new ethics requirements for Board members. The rule addresses the Independent Ethics Commission, standards of official conduct, procedures for ethics complaints and disciplinary actions, annual ethics training, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Draft 4 also removes provisions related to conflicts of interest for commission members because those requirements are addressed in statute.
- R277-334, Classroom Technology (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education amended R277-334 to implement requirements established by H.B. 273, Classroom Technology Amendments (2026). The amendments establish statewide requirements for instructional technology and artificial intelligence use in Utah public schools, including balanced technology use, educator training, parent transparency, student privacy and protections, and support for students with technology-related learning difficulties. The rule also requires local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt policies governing instructional technology and AI use and establishes safeguards and parent consent requirements for AI sandbox courses.
- R277-476, Local Innovations Civics Education Pilot Program (Repeal): The Utah State Board of Education repealed R277-476, which established requirements for local education agency participation, applications, reporting, and use of funds under the Local Innovations Civics Education Pilot Program. The rule was repealed because the Legislature eliminated the statutory program during the 2026 General Session, effective July 1, 2026.
- R277-499, Seal of Biliteracy (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education amended and continued R277-499, which establishes requirements for awarding the Seal of Biliteracy to recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language.
- R277-911, Secondary Career and Technical Education (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education amended R277-911, which establishes requirements for secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The amendments update the rule to address findings and recommendations identified through the internal audit process.
- R277-915, Work-based Learning Programs (Amendment & Continuation): The Utah State Board of Education amended and continued R277-915, which establishes requirements for work-based learning programs in Utah public schools. The rule was updated and continued as part of its required five-year review.
- R277-701, Early College Programs (Amendment): The Utah State Board of Education amended R277-701, which establishes requirements for early college programs, including concurrent enrollment. The amendments allow students to receive concurrent enrollment credit for General Financial Literacy and Personal Finance courses, aligning Board rule with updated Utah System of Higher Education requirements and allowing credit to continue to be awarded for these courses.
Board Approves Consent Calendar
The Utah State Board of Education approved its consent calendar.
Meeting Highlights for Friday’s Committee Meetings
The Utah State Board of Education Finance, Standards and Assessment, and Law and Licensing Committees will meet on Friday, November 6. Any items approved in committee meetings will be heard by the full Board during its December meeting.
Finance Committee will meet in a virtual format from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on November 6. Meeting highlights include:
- Preliminary withholding of Minimum School Program funds.
- Preliminary policy action regarding the impact of economic development and tax increment financing mechanisms.
Standards and Assessment Committee will meet in a hybrid format from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 6. Meeting highlights will include:
- Preliminary approval of math standards for grades 9-12.
- Preliminary approval of CTE course standards.
Law and Licensing Committee will meet in a hybrid format from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 6. Meeting highlights included:
- Preliminary approval of R277-123, Process for Reporting Violations of Statute and Board Rule.
- Preliminary approval of R277-322, Local Education Agency (LEA) Codes of Conduct.
Previous Board Meeting Summaries
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