1. (1) The Superintendent shall:

   1. (a) compile LEA determinations for objective sensitive materials submitted before July 1, 2024;

   2. (b) communicate to LEAs by August 5, 2024 objective sensitive materials meeting the statewide removal threshold of:

      1. (i) at least three school districts; or
      2. (ii) at least two school districts and five charter schools;
   3. (c) after August 5, 2024, notify LEA's appointed designee and the Board within 10 school days after the statewide removal threshold has been met.
   4. (d) compile an annual report as described in Subsection 53G-10-103(8)(c) of any sensitive materials challenges at the LEA and state level.
2. (2) Following the notification of an objective sensitive material statewide removal, a state board member may, within 30 days of notification, request that the material be placed on an agenda in full board meeting for a vote of the Board to overturn the application of the requirement according to the agenda process as outlined in Board by-laws.
3. (3) An individual described in Subsection 53G-10-103(3)(a) may report a violation of Section 53G-10-103 or this Rule R277-628 to the Board in accordance with the process described in Rule R277-123.

KEY: instructional materials, material selection, policy and procedures

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(c)(v); 53E-3-401(4)