Utah Admin. Code 277-606-2

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R277-606-2 - Definitions

For purposes of this rule:

(1) "Attainment goal" has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(2) "Average daily membership" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53F-2-102.

(3) "Cohort" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(4) "College and career readiness work" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(5) "Designated student" means a student:

(a)

(i) who has withdrawn from a secondary school before earning a diploma;

(ii) who was dropped from average daily membership; and

(iii) whose cohort has not yet graduated; or

(b) who is at risk of meeting the criteria described in Subsection (5)(a), as determined by the student's LEA, using the risk factors described in Subsection (10).

(6) "Graduation rate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(7) "LEA" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(8) "Nontraditional program" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

(9) "Proxy graduation rate" means a rate calculated:

(a) in a manner similar to the regular graduation rate for each year of grades 9 through 12;

(b) treating a student as having graduated if the student returned after each grade year; and

(c) treating a student as dropping out if the student:

(i) did not return after each year; or

(ii) the student did not have an acceptable exit code entered into the Board's UTREx system.

(10) "Risk factors" means:

(a) low academic performance, as measured by grades, test scores, or course failure;

(b) poor behavior, as measured by office disciplinary referrals, suspensions, or expulsions; and

(c) absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused absences, and including days tardy and truant.

(11) "Third party" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-801.

Utah Admin. Code R277-606-2

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-24, effective 11/23/2015

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-21, effective 10/11/2016

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/24/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/22/2022