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Major changes the board approved included:
- Prohibitions: The board clarified that ESI may not be used for coercion, retaliation, humiliation, staff convenience or because of inadequate staffing. A motion to place those prohibitions in the text passed unanimously (Member Longacre recused/absent noted) during the discussion.
- Training: The board added a requirement that key identified school employees receive comprehensive ESI training that is research‑ and evidence‑based, in addition to foundational behavior support training. That amendment passed (12 in favor, 2 opposed).
- Parent notification: The rule was amended to change the notice requirement so that the school or employee “shall attempt to provide notification” immediately and no later than 15 minutes after the ESI has ended; board counsel and staff confirmed the change aligns with code and makes the requirement achievable in practice when contacting parents is difficult.

Clarifications and definitions: Staff and counsel explained the rule’s use of “immediate danger” is intended to be read consistent with prior language about a significant or imminent threat. The record shows staff interpreted “attempt to notify” to mean making reasonable efforts by phone, text or email; AAG Beal agreed the change comports with code. Christian Lewis (student services coordinator) confirmed that attempts to notify could include phone, text and email and that the 15‑minute clock starts after the ESI has ended.

Why it matters: The amendments tighten prohibitions on why ESI may be used, add a training standard for staff who may use holds or physical interventions, and make the notification requirement practically achievable for schools. Board members said the changes aim to protect students while ensuring staff have training and clear guidance.

Vote and outcome: The board approved R277‑608 draft 3 as amended; the final recorded vote on the main motion was 11 in favor and 3 opposed (Members Boggess, Green and Longacre voted no; Member Hall absent). The board instructed staff to proceed with the amended rule for filing and implementation guidance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 09 11 | 17. Law and Licensing Committee Report | USBE","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted amendments to R277‑608 (emergency safety interventions, ESI), clarifying prohibited uses (coercion/retaliation/humiliation/staff convenience), requiring comprehensive, research‑based ESI training for key staff, and changing parent notice language to require attempted notification within 15 minutes after an ESI ends.","taxTitle","Financial Operations , Utah Board of Education, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah","taxId",67095,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5985305,"Board adopts educator‑preparation rule adding a 75% literacy threshold and removing a five‑year limit",650,5993000,6643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c&start=5993&end=6643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c/thumbnail_5993000.jpg","/articles/5985305/Utah/Board-adopts-educatorpreparation-rule-adding-a-75-literacy-threshold-and-removing-a-fiveyear-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985305-683b233c6e5961d5bb6fa43fd910a2db/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568415&Signature=kQCw087LAnsNuWzWvDdnRS6eZKesp~gqh3H6VjoJUt~Bef-mNGPP0uO75MKG1pJ6nY4vofPxbiaXprbNIndb1hvuA9w7SimhR5CtaD6Ia6jVuEiuQW4a4558VyqZXWcnYFvt7tKonCGGRF1hi3d-HX6dnJlj~IZ1nUBzdoDYwMpGZw66E9CuPmTSopA2i8izu168EopNzNKw8kpfIyAsPqJBVVar1EIoW2YGKyrkre9znCOAw37hbr0VcYntgLeZK5pvtri7kjCRkgFZQOEmf8IvMyKmwkZRQM5XGxPMGK-g4l-OF1CPaYMF5XtPf9fLEMQ1hga06DCmjrVVyMnq8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Board approved R277‑303, the rule governing educator preparation programs, on second and final reading. The adopted draft removes an older five‑year limitation on a university recommendation and adds a 75% pass‑rate threshold for the Foundations of Reading Assessment as the board’s definition of a “low‑rate” program.

Why it matters: The 75% figure will be used to identify educator‑preparation programs that need additional system support. Staff said roughly half of Utah’s university educator‑preparation programs currently meet the 75% threshold; several programs were reported near 69% on last year’s assessment and would receive additional targeted support.

Discussion and clarifications: Malia Hyde, Executive Coordinator of Educator Licensing, explained the five‑year language was removed because since 2020 competency standards require graduates to meet current license standards regardless of when they completed a degree. Julie Clark, a P‑12 coordinator, said the 75% threshold is not in statute and thus is being placed in rule so universities and the public have a clear metric. Board members asked whether supports were individual‑level (helping candidates) or system‑level (supporting university programs); staff said the assistance is directed to educator‑preparation programs (professors and schools of education) to raise program‑level instruction and outcomes. Staff noted alternate pathways and flex options exist for individual candidates who do not pass the assessment on the first attempt, including micro‑credentials.

Vote and outcome: The board approved R277‑303 draft 1 on second and final reading; the recorded tally was 13 in favor, 1 opposed (Member Boggess), with Member Hall absent.

Next steps: Staff said they will provide targeted assistance to programs that fall below the 75% metric and noted micro‑credentials and assessment flex options are available to individual candidates who do not pass on the first attempt.","The board approved R277‑303 (educator preparation programs) on second and final reading, adding a 75% passage metric for the Foundations of Reading Assessment and removing a prior five‑year limit on university recommendations; about half of university programs meet the new threshold.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5985309,"Board approves package of UPAC rule changes after months of committee review; definitions and procedural rules adjusted",3873,2049000,5922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c&start=2049&end=5922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c/thumbnail_2049000.jpg","/articles/5985309/Utah/Board-approves-package-of-UPAC-rule-changes-after-months-of-committee-review-definitions-and-procedural-rules-adjusted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985309-6abe862144f227da2870a5ac76a47e5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568415&Signature=k95AdzlOr1Hk2rUqAj6O9JH7Vet4ytEtQJQPC0qKrqs39LLoqwAzgGiWRjmKI3eUE4O2i972mo6rTjcvPe715ojsSNkxG2bjXK2Au38Q8wwOT8wL7Fryl91MZbCkVCStNhouPjzfz9vNTErNhnRJs-XPoFr~5eN3EpvcYcwHBt~NtghYBqDqVJWooM3SyHlP6cDjTW4ATI96D2oWaTRllD8xjNOfRuYT0hzRzN4wOUPAla~~J8an9Bk-cb8FCt1YuGAewqTsr8MoGS5K3NbXwmkfaCGTYoHkUaZko-VjZlvlksO3Sh~qVKQmjxHWGg4m~R9MCjcmMYwXL7r--LEndQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Board of Education approved multiple UPAC (Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission) rule changes on second and final reading after extended debate over definitions and procedural alignment. The items acted on included R277‑210 (definitions), R277‑215 (disciplinary rebuttable presumptions) and R277‑211 (UPAC rules of procedure: notifications, complaints and final disciplinary actions).

Key actions and votes: The board approved R277‑210 draft 4 (definitions) after a substitute motion; the final recorded tally was 11 in favor and 3 opposed (Members Green, Booth and Boggess opposed). R277‑215 was adopted as draft 3 (a substitute that added a student/minor reference in a boundary‑violation clause); the board approved that motion 10 in favor and 4 opposed. For R277‑211, after lengthy discussion about investigator priorities and internal sequencing of cases, the board ultimately adopted draft 1 (the committee’s version) by unanimous roll call (14 in favor, 1 absent).

Discussion highlights: Board members spent significant time on definition choices and the downstream effects of those choices. Member Earl explained that new language in R277‑210 defines “minor” to mean an individual under age 18 or someone an educator reasonably believes is under 18, and the draft added terms including “consensual sexual activity” and a “recent graduate” defined as within six months of graduating or exiting high school. Several members warned that changing a single definition—particularly the word “minor”—affects many rules across the code and recommended a holistic review.

Harassment and procedural concerns: Multiple attempts were made to add or replace a standalone definition of “harassment.” Member Boggess proposed a long definition (unwelcome, pervasive, demeaning, ridiculing, derisive, or coercive), and Member Davis proposed a shorter substitute (“aggressive pressure or intimidation”). Both motions to adopt a specific harassment definition failed on roll calls; the board left the harassment language as-is in the adopted drafts and directed that the UPAK rules undergo coordinated review.

Procedural sequencing and prioritization: Members raised concerns about draft 2 of R277‑211, which included both mandatory prioritization language (“shall prioritize investigations”) and a subsequent “may prioritize” list. Some members worried the two provisions could be read to conflict. After discussion, the board chose the committee draft (draft 1) as the clearer sequencing and adopted it; the motion to strike the disputed lines failed earlier but discussion led to adoption of the committee’s balanced approach.

Why it matters: UPAC rules govern investigatory and disciplinary processes for licensed educators. Definitional changes (minor, recent graduate, consensual sexual activity) affect how allegations are categorized and the thresholds for presumptions in discipline. Board members repeatedly recommended a working group to perform a five‑year, top‑to‑bottom review of UPAC rules to ensure consistency and to bring parents, educators and partners into the process.

Next steps: Several board members urged a standing work group to align definitions across multiple rules and to produce consolidated revisions for the board’s October meeting. Staff indicated committee recommendations and the five‑year review plan would guide that work.","The board approved a set of changes to the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPAC) rules — including definitions, disciplinary presumptions and procedural rules — after extended debate on definitions of 'minor' and 'harassment' and a recommendation to form a working group for a five‑year review.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5985314,"Board adopts amended educator‑standards rule after adding DCFS reference and cooperation requirements",2024,24000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c&start=24&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5766171-c1dd9cbaf018d0be5ac30900646aa54c/thumbnail_24000.jpg","/articles/5985314/Utah/Board-adopts-amended-educatorstandards-rule-after-adding-DCFS-reference-and-cooperation-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985314-99f92eaaa121c7eacdbc5a6a5ebe3f2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568415&Signature=FKIFwTRITpps1nOXCz0gm23jKCWg3zbQNS9Jd3UAyW6rXY4M7s9T3mkbPawz6RBUeVJJ~gqsUqt1ZQCpNSmETj5dLSogIi5oM9DqdE6CgmcC6kf~vpa70MXtInBMCvfdgJJtiih-CtP1MTffPFz~vniy9oU71av3hTuYch2PWknVourxkYPzsupGYPP7j4pkuuS~mJf0sNc8Npz5zj5FMp1FiM6g9PrlLBad5OTncheWllx3sw2loNA2Hwm2fuyEbWtJuuLKrGJuQqAMN6~zweGEAEzX-PxYLaWxZzw2CzRcjTJw2MPzrc-3PcgA2DUWBYdqrEuSKasHxMZuhG74EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Board of Education voted to adopt R277‑217, the educator‑standards and local education agency reporting rule, on second and final reading after the board added a reference to the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and clarified obligations for educators who are asked to cooperate in civil or criminal investigations. The approved motion adopted what the board called draft 4 as amended.

Board members said the rule change clarifies that an educator must cooperate with criminal or civil law‑enforcement and LEA investigations, subject to constitutional protections against compelled self‑incrimination. Member Earl, who moved the substitute to use draft 4, read the new provision aloud to the board: “An educator shall, subject to the educator’s constitutional rights against self‑incrimination, fully cooperate with criminal or civil law enforcement and LEA investigations involving a student or employee of the LEA by responding truthfully and promptly to lawful inquiries by law enforcement, by providing relevant information within the educator’s knowledge or possession, and complying with lawful subpoenas, warrants, or other compulsory processes.”

Why it matters: Board leadership said the added language was intended to make explicit that cooperation extends to LEA investigations as well as to police or DCFS investigations. Director Ben Rasmussen, director of law and professional practices, told the board that specifying DCFS by name could be read as a civil law‑enforcement reference and that staff could combine or streamline the provisions if the board wanted a single, less repetitive paragraph.

The debate: Some members warned the new language risked duplicating an existing subsection (parenthesis 6) that already required cooperation and urged staff or the motion’s maker to combine the provisions for clarity. Member Lear said the existing parenthesis 6—allowing an educator to decline to give evidence that might incriminate the educator under the Fifth Amendment—has worked and that repeated legalese could be confusing for educators. Member Kerry and others argued the amendment was necessary to ensure LEAs themselves can require cooperation from licensed educators in internal investigations, not just outside law enforcement.

Formal actions and vote: The board first adopted an amendment to add DCFS before “criminal” in the clause and to strike lines 145–150 from the draft; that amendment passed 11 in favor and 3 opposed (the roll call identified Members Lear, Brenton and Green in opposition). The board then approved R277‑217 draft 4 as amended on second and final reading; the final vote recorded 13 in favor and 2 opposed (Members Green and Boggess opposed).

Discussion vs. decision: The record shows extended discussion about redundancy and possible streamlining of the cooperation language; board members asked staff to consider combining the overlapping clauses. Board action adopted the amended draft with the DCFS insertion and the cooperation language subject to constitutional protections; the rule will be filed as adopted unless the board later amends it at a subsequent meeting.

What remains: Several members requested staff review the rule text for stylistic and redundancy edits so the single section clearly captures both the educator’s obligation to cooperate and the educator’s Fifth Amendment rights. Director Rasmussen indicated staff would consider combining the clauses and return with refined language if needed.","The State Board approved R277‑217 (educator standards and LEA reporting) on second and final reading after adding a DCFS reference and clarifying educators' duty to cooperate with investigations, with debate over redundancy and constitutional protections.","actionData","errors"]

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