DAR File No. 38003
This rule was published in the October 1, 2013, issue (Vol. 2013, No. 19) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Education, Administration
Rule R277-405
Requirements for Assessment Pilot Programs
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 38003
Filed: 09/16/2013 10:35:29 AM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule is repealed because the pilot program has been completed.
Summary of the rule or change:
The rule is repealed in its entirety.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Sections 53A-1-603 through 53A-1-611
- Subsection 53A-1-401(3)
- Subsection 53A-1-708(5)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget. The pilot program has been completed so the rule is being repealed.
local governments:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government. The pilot program has been completed so the rule is being repealed.
small businesses:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses. This rule applies to public education and does not affect businesses.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. The pilot program has been completed so the rule is being repealed.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no compliance costs for affected persons. The pilot program has been completed so the rule is being repealed.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
I have reviewed this rule and I see no fiscal impact on businesses.
Martell Menlove, State Superintendent
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
EducationAdministration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272
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
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
10/31/2013
This rule may become effective on:
11/07/2013
Authorized by:
Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation
RULE TEXT
R277. Education, Administration.
[R277-405. Requirements for Assessment Pilot Programs.
R277-405-1. Definitions.
A. "Adaptive testing" means assessments administered to assess a student's achievement. The assessments are administered online to measure the full range of student ability by adapting to each student's responses, selecting more difficult questions when a student answers correctly and less difficult questions when a student answers incorrectly.
B. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.
C. "EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT System (EPAS)" means assessments that are aligned to college and career ready common core standards for grades 8, 10 and 11.
D. "Large school district" means a public school district with a student enrollment greater than 29,000 students based on the October 1, 2010 enrollment count.
E. "LEA" means local education agency, including local school boards/public school districts and schools, and charter schools.
F. "Online writing" means an online test to measure writing performance.
G. "U-PASS testing requirements" as defined in Section 53A-1-602, include Criterion-Referenced tests (CRT) or Adaptive tests, Utah Basic Skills Competency Test and Direct Writing Assessment (DWA).
R277-405-2. Authority and Purpose.
A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Sections 53A-1-603 through 53A-1-611 which direct the Board to adopt rules for the conduct and administration of U-PASS, Section 53A-1-708(5) which directs the Board to make rules establishing procedures for applying for and awarding grants, and Section 53A-1-401(3) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.
B. The purpose of this rule is to provide consistent definitions and to provide standards and procedures for a Board developed and directed pilot assessment system for identified students as required by state law and consistent with federal law.
R277-405-3. K-12 Assessment Pilot Program.
A. The Board may exempt an LEA from U-PASS testing
requirements if an LEA pilots an assessment system that
incorporates:
(1) online classroom-based assessment that utilizes
adaptive testing in all grades;
(2) online writing assessment in grades 4 through 12;
or
(3) assessments administered in grades 8, 10, and 11 to
determine readiness for postsecondary education.
B. The pilot assessment system is subject to an
accountability plan and high school graduation standards that are
based on the assessment system described in the Utah Code and as
developed and adopted by the Board.
C. The K-12 Pilot Program shall extend until July 1,
2015.
R277-405-4. High School Assessment Pilot Program.
A. The Board shall implement the High School Assessment
Pilot Program consistent with Section 53A-1-603(7) to allow LEAs
to:
(1) administer the EPAS System (EXPLORE, PLAN and ACT) to
secondary students for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 schools years;
or
(2) administer a computer adaptive testing of basic
skills, or both the EPAS and computer adaptive testing.
B. The High School Assessment Pilot Program shall extend
until July 1, 2012.
C. The Board shall develop an application for LEAs
choosing to participate in the High School Assessment Pilot
Program.
D. The Board shall re-direct the money saved by not
administering the UBSCT to fund implementation of the High School
Assessment Pilot Program.
E. LEAs participating in the High School Assessment Pilot
Program shall assure:
(1) the LEA will continue required CRT or summative
adaptive testing;
(2) full participation and cooperation with evaluators
and Board staff in implementing the High School Assessment Pilot
Program;
(3) the local board or governing board has fully endorsed
the LEA's participation in a public meeting; and
(4) the LEA agrees to provide participation data and
results to the Board or the Utah State Legislature, or both, as a
requirement of the High School Assessment Pilot Program.
R277-405-5. Pilot Assessment to Large School Districts for
Online Delivery of U-PASS Tests.
A. Large school districts may submit an application for
funds for online delivery of U-PASS.
B. Applicants shall provide the following:
(1) names of participating schools within the school
district;
(2) U-PASS assessments that will be provided
online;
(3) a budget for implementing online testing involving
all students and all online assessments throughout the school
district in the 2011-2012 school year;
(4) an assurance from the applicant that online testing
shall be implemented at 100 percent of students and assessments
during the pilot period; and
(5) a proposed evaluation for the pilot program.
C. Pilot online assessment funds may be used for the
following:
(1) computer equipment and peripherals, including
electronic data capture devices designed for electronic test
administration and scoring;
(2) software;
(3) networking equipment;
(4) upgrades of existing equipment or software;
(5) upgrades of existing physical plant
facilities;
(6) online adaptive assessments approved for U-PASS
testing; and
(7) personnel to provide technical support, coordination,
management, and professional development (combined expenditures
shall not exceed 10 percent of the funds allotted to a school
district).
D. Large school district applicants for the online pilot
assessment shall be selected for participation only if applicants
have fully complied with student assessment Board rules and
requirements.
E. Applications shall be provided by the USOE by May 15,
2011 and school districts shall submit completed applications to
the USOE by June 15, 2011.
F. Funds shall be distributed to selected school districts based on a per pupil basis and proposed budgets.
KEY: assessment, pilot programs
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: August 8, 2011
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-603 through 53A-1-611; 53A-1-401(3); 53A-1-708(5)]
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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.