Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-469 - Instructional Materials Commission Operating Procedures
Section R277-469-6 - Criteria for Recommendation of Instructional Materials Following Mid-Party Evaluation of Core Curriculum
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-469-6
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The Instructional Materials Commission and the Board, in reviewing whether to recommend instructional materials, may consider whether the instructional materials:
(a) are consistent with Core
requirements;
(b) are mapped and
aligned to the Core and state adopted assessments if planned for use as primary
materials;
(c) are high quality,
research-based, and proven to be effective in supporting student
learning;
(d) provide an objective
and balanced viewpoint on issues;
(e) include enrichment and extension
possibilities;
(f) are appropriate
to varying levels of learning;
(g)
are accurate and factual;
(h) are
arranged chronologically or systematically, or both;
(i) reflect the pluralistic character and
culture of the American people and provide accurate representation of diverse
ethnic groups;
(j) are not
sensitive materials as defined in Subsection
53G-10-103(1)(g);
(k) are consistent with the principles of
individual freedom as defined in Section
53G-10-206; and
(1) are of acceptable technical
quality.
(2) A publisher, when
submitting new primary material to be evaluated by the Superintendent, shall
submit an electronic version of that material in NIMAS file format to NIMAC for
use in conversion into Braille, large print, and other formats for students
with print disabilities.
(3) The
Superintendent may require an LEA to provide a report of instructional
materials purchased by the LEA or a school in the previous five
years.
(4) The Superintendent may
initiate a formal or informal audit of instructional materials purchased to
determine purchase or use of instructional materials consistent with the law or
this rule.
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