1. (1) If an LEA fails to demonstrate progress in meeting plan goals, the Superintendent may:

   1. (a) place the LEA on probation and provide targeted technical assistance; and
   2. (b) reduce funding to the LEA.

2. (2) Excepted as described in Subsection (3) and subject to the general requirements of Section R277-700-7:

   1. (a) A middle school or high school:

      1. (i) shall provide all course registration opportunities to each student; and
      2. (ii) through consultation with students, parents, educators, and administrators, may consider academic readiness, but may not require prerequisites for enrolling in an AP, IB, or CE course.

   2. (b) Except as described in USHE Rule R765-165, a school that offers an Early College Program may not prohibit a student from enrolling in the course based on the student's:

      1. (i) grades or grade point average;
      2. (ii) state standardized assessment scores; or
      3. (iii) referral or lack of a referral from an educator;

   3. (c) An Early College Program may not prohibit a student from enrolling in a course based on the student's:

      1. (i) grade level;
      2. (ii) participation in or passing a pre-requisite course;
      3. (iii) participation in or passing an honors-level or college-preparatory course; or
      4. (iv) requirements over the summer.

KEY: early college program, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, concurrent enrollment

Date of Last Change: November 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-408.5; 53F-2-409