(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;
- (c) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(c)(iv) which states the board shall establish rules and minimum standards governing curriculum and instruction requirements;
- (d) Subsection 53E-3-502(8) which requests the Board help school districts develop and implement guidelines, strategies, and professional development programs for administrators and teachers consistent with Subsections 53E-2-302(7) and 53E-6-103(1)(b), (2)(a) and (b) focused on improving interaction with parents and promoting greater parental involvement in the public schools; and
- (e) Section 53G-10-206, which requires the Board, LEAs, and the Superintendent to ensure that instructional materials and classroom instruction are consistent with certain principles of educational freedom.
- (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide LEAs with the standards for educators and LEAs for professional learning regarding equal opportunities in education and prohibited discriminatory practices.
KEY: equal opportunities, professional learning, instruction
Date of Last Change: April 9, 2024
Notice of Continuation: June 16, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4)