Utah Administrative Code Topic - Education
Here’s an updated overview of the Utah Administrative Code relating to Education, organized under Title R277 – Administration, which is overseen by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) (schools.utah.gov):
📚 What Is Title R277?
Title R277 contains all administrative rules issued by the USBE that carry the force of law. These span definitions, educator licensing, school operations, student programs, safety protocols, budgeting, and more .
🧱 Core Rule Categories
Here are a few key rule areas, with their R277 rule numbers:
R277‑99 / 100: Definitions – Key terms used throughout Title R277
R277‑101 – 120: Governance – Public participation, ADA complaints, procurement, fiscal oversight, board meetings, and waivers (regulations.justia.com)
R277‑210 – 217: Educator Standards & UPPAC – Processes for complaints, licensure, discipline for educators (regulations.justia.com)
R277‑301 – 318: Educator Licensure – Requirements and renewal of teacher and specialist certifications
R277‑400 – 499: School Operations & Student Services – Health reporting, discipline policies, curriculum review, charter school rules, student safety, special programs (e.g. CPR, mental health) (regulations.justia.com)
R277‑700 – 727: Curriculum & Graduation – General core requirements, early college, graduation pathways, high school grading (law.cornell.edu)
R277‑750 – 752: Special Education – services for students with disabilities and extended school year programs (effective March 15, 2024) (rules.utah.gov)
R277‑900 – 927: Career, Safety & Innovation – CTE, work-based learning, substance abuse prevention, innovation programs
🔍 Selected Examples
R277‑700 – Elementary & Secondary School General Core: Defines academic standards, mastery goals, Civics initiative, and college/career readiness math. Last updated January 10, 2024, with multiple revisions through June 7, 2024 (law.cornell.edu).
R277‑750 – Education Programs for Students with Disabilities: Sets standards for special education, is current effective March 15, 2024 (rules.utah.gov).
R277‑915 – Work‑based Learning Programs: Establishes the framework and authority for WBL initiatives (rules.utah.gov).
📝 Accessing the Rules
To explore specific regulations:
Justia hosts the full Title R277 content. You can browse rule lists and open detailed sections (e.g., R277‑700, R277‑750) (law.cornell.edu).
Utah eRules / rules.utah.gov provides the official PDF or HTML versions via publicat/code/r277/ for each rule (rules.utah.gov).
✅ Summary
Title R277 is Utah’s comprehensive administrative code for K–12 education governance—covering everything from rules for teaching staff and licensure to core curriculum standards, student services, school safety, and innovative educational paths. It is actively updated, with noted revisions as recently as 2024.
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