Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-705 - Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
Section R277-705-3 - Required LEA Policy Explaining Student Credit

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-705-3

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1)

(a) An LEA governing board shall establish a policy, in an open meeting, explaining the process and standards for acceptance and reciprocity of credits earned by a student in accordance with state la w.

(b) An LEA policy described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include specific and adequate notice to a student and a parent of all policy requirements and limitations.

(2)

(a) An LEA shall accept credits and grades awarded to a student from a school or a provider accredited by an accrediting entity adopted by the Board.

(b) An LEA policy may establish reasonable timelines and may require adequate and timely documentation of authenticity for credits and grades submitted.

(3) An LEA policy shall provide various methods for a student to earn credit from a non-accredited source, course work, or education provider including:

(a) satisfaction of coursework by demonstrated competency, as evaluated at the LEA level;

(b) assessment as proctored and determined at the school or school level;

(c) review of student work or projects by an LEA administrator; and

(d) satisfaction of electronic or correspondence coursework, as approved at the LEA level.

(4) An LEA may require documentation of compliance with Section 53G-6-204 before reviewing a student's home school or competency work, assessment, or materials.

(5) An LEA policy for participation in extracurricular activities, awards, recognitions, and enhanced diplomas may be determined locally consistent with the law and this rule.

(6) An LEA has the final decision-making authority for the awarding of credit and grades from a non-accredited source consistent with state law, due process, and this rule.

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