Section R277-406-5 - Early Learning Plans - LEA and Superintendent Requirements - Timelines(1) An LEA shall submit a plan in accordance with Section 53G-7-218 that contains: (a) the components of early mathematics as defined in Section 53E-3-521;(b) an assurance that: (i) the LEA has adopted high quality instructional materials and intervention programs aligned with the effective research regarding the science of reading; and(ii) the LEA's reading strategies meet the criteria outlined in Section 53G-11-303;(c) the reading curriculum currently adopted by the LEA; and(d) other required materials within established deadlines.(2)(a) Any time before August 1, an LEA may submit its plan to the Superintendent for pre-approval; and(b) For each LEA that submits a plan for pre-approval, the Superintendent shall provide feedback in preparation for the LEA submitting the plan to its local board;(3) An LEA shall submit a final plan to the Superintendent no later than September 1 by 5 p.m. including: (a) an assurance that the LEA's governing board reviewed and approved the LEA's plan in an open and public meeting; and(b) if necessary, a revised plan reflecting changes made to the LEA's plan by the LEA's governing board.(4) Within three weeks of an LEA submitting a final, local board-approved plan to the Superintendent, the Superintendent shall notify the LEA if the plan was approved or if modifications to the plan are required.(5) If the Superintendent does not approve an LEA's plan, the LEA may, by October 15:(a) incorporate needed changes or provisions;(b) obtain approval for the amended plan from the LEA's governing board; and(c) resubmit the amended plan in accordance with Subsection (3)(a) of this part.(6) If an LEA timely resubmits a plan that includes the required modifications, the Superintendent shall approve the plan by November 1.(7) When reviewing an LEA plan for approval, the Superintendent shall evaluate the extent to which the LEA's goals within the plan are ambitious, yet attainable.(8) An LEA's goals, as outlined in the LEA's plan, shall be reported to the Superintendent using a digital reporting platform.Utah Admin. Code R277-406-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-17, effective 8/7/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-15, effective 7/2/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-14, effective 7/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-22, effective 11/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-10, effective 5/11/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/22/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/7/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-12, effective 6/7/2024