1. (1) Institutions are required to comply with Sections 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, and 53H-1-504.

2. (2) The Utah Board of Higher Education shall comply with requirements in Subsections:

   1. (a) 53H-1-502(7)(a) through (b);
   2. (b) 53H-1-502(8)(a) through (b);
   3. (c) 53H-1-503(5)(a) through (b);
   4. (d) 53H-1-502(6)(a) through (b);
   5. (e) 53H-1-504(4);
   6. (f) 53H-1-504(6)(a)(i) through (ii);
   7. (g) 53H-1-504(6)(b);

   8. (h) 53H-1-504(12)(a)(i) through (ii); and

      1. (i) 53H-1-504(13)(a) through (b).

         R765-130-5 Complaint Procedures.

3. (1) An individual may submit a report alleging a violation of Section 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, or 53H-1-504 through Ethics Point or contact the Utah Board of Higher Education's Secretary to discuss other reporting options.
4. (2) The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) will review the report and determine whether it includes a credible allegation of a violation of Section 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, or 53H-1-504. If the allegation is credible, then the Commissioner will assign an investigator.
5. (3) The investigator will gather relevant evidence to determine whether there is preponderance of the evidence the institution engaged in a violation of Section 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, or 53H-1-504.
6. (4) The investigator will issue a written report outlining the allegations, relevant evidence, and whether there is a preponderance of the evidence that the institution engaged in prohibited conduct under Section 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, or 53H-1-504.
7. (5) If the Board determines the institution violated Section 53H-1-502, 53H-1-503, or 53H-1-504, the Board will work with the institution, on or before 30 days after that determination, to create a remediation plan and will give the institution 180 days after the day the institution receives the remediation plan to cure the violation. The institution shall provide written documentation to the Board outlining the steps the institution took to cure the violation.

KEY: education

Date of Last Change: March 15, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3; 53H-1-502; 53H-1-503; 53H-1-504