R277.  Education, Administration.
R277-475.  Patriotic, Civic and Character Education.
R277-475-1.  Authority and Purpose.
	(1)  This rule is authorized by:
	(a)  the Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of the public school system under the Board;
	(b)  Subsection 53E-3-401(4) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities; and
	(c)  Section 53G-10-304 which directs the Board to provide a rule for a program of instruction within the public schools relating to the flag of the United States.
	(2)  The purpose of this rule is to provide direction for patriotic, civic and character education programs in an LEA.

R277-475-2.  Definitions.
	(1)  "Character education" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 53G-10-204(1)(a).
	(2)  "Civic education" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 53G-10-204(1)(b).
	(3)  "LEA" includes for purposes of this rule, the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
	(4)  "Patriotic" means having love of and dedication to one's country.
	(5)  "Patriotic education" means the educational and systematic process to help students identify, acquire, and act upon a dedication to one's country.

R277-475-3.  Patriotic, Civic and Character Education.
	(1)  An LEA shall provide instruction for patriotic, civic and character education in the social studies curricula of kindergarten through grade twelve.
	(2)  An LEA shall ensure an educator has responsibility for patriotic, civic and character education taught in an integrated school curriculum and in the regular course of school work.

R277-475-4.  School Responsibilities and Required Instruction.
	(1)  An LEA shall:
	(a)  ensure that all patriotic, civic and character education programs are consistent with the requirements of Sections 53G-10-302, 53G-10-304, and 53G-10-204;
	(b)  provide the setting and opportunities to teach patriotic values associated with the flag of the United States by example; and
	(c)  make information about the flag, respect for the flag, and civility toward all during patriotic activities available on the LEA's website.
	(2)  An LEA shall provide instruction in United States history and government that includes the following:
	(a)  a study of forms of government including:
	(i)  a republic;
	(ii)  a pure democracy;
	(iii)  a monarchy; and
	(iv)  an oligarchy.
	(b)  political philosophies and economic systems including:
	(i)  socialism;
	(ii)  individualism; and
	(iii)  free market capitalism.
	(c)  the United States' form of government: a compound constitutional republic; and
	(d)  the flag of the United States and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag consistent with:
	(i)  Subsection 53G-10-304(2);
	(ii)  Section 76-9-601;
	(iii)  the plan of the social studies Core curriculum in grades kindergarten through six; and
	(iv)  Subsection 53G-10-304(3).

R277-475-5.  Parental Notice of Pledge of Allegiance.
	(1)  An LEA shall adequately notify students and parents of lawful exemptions to the requirement to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
	(2)  An LEA may require an annual written request from a student's parent if a student or the student's parent requests that the student be excused from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

KEY:  curricula, patriotic education, civic education, character education
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  November 8, 2019
Notice of Continuation:  September 11, 2019
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  Art X Sec 3; 53G-10-304; 53E-3-401(4)