DAR File No. 28866

Education, Administration

R277-717

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28866
Filed: 07/03/2006, 08:08
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 53A-1-401(3) permits the State Board of Education to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

When the amendments to the rule were being discussed among interested parties, prior to approval by the State Board of Education in January and February, 2006, the Utah State Office of Education received written public comment from one individual expressing concerns that the new language uses MESA funds to recruit and retain ethnic minority/women teachers in math, science, and engineering instead of spending the limited amount of money on students. That language was deleted prior to State Board of Education approval.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule must be continued because it provides proposal criteria for school districts or school programs as they apply for MESA funding. The rule also provides timelines and State Board of Education priorities for funding.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.