Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-716 - Alternative Language Services for Utah Students
Section R277-716-3 - Superintendent Responsibilities
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The Superintendent shall make available in Utah's approved Consolidated State Plan for Title III and require all LEAs to adhere to identification and placement procedures to support evidence-based language instruction education programs for students learning English.
(2) The Superintendent shall develop and require all LEAs to administer a Board approved annual English language proficiency assessment to measure fluency level and progress in:
(3) The Superintendent shall apply a formula and distribute funds to LEAs for identification and services to students learning English and their families.
(4) An LEA that receives Title III funds under this rule shall provide the following to the Superintendent:
(5) The Superintendent shall provide timelines to LEAs for meeting Title III requirements.
(6) The Superintendent shall assist and provide training to LEAs in development of ALS and Title III services to students learning English who do not meet the state designated annual growth goals in both increased English proficiency and academic standards.
(7) An LEA shall maintain:
(8) The Superintendent shall conduct on-site monitoring of all funded ALS programs at least once every five years.
(9) The Superintendent shall provide technical assistance during on-site monitoring and as the Superintendent deems necessary.