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State board adopts new contractor rules for statewide online education program after lengthy debate
Summary
The Utah State Board of Education approved R277-725, new contractor requirements for the Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP), after members amended the rule to delay effective date and add teacher credential language following extended committee discussion and public questions about enrollment, provider monitoring and activity measures.
The Utah State Board of Education on Jan. 9 approved R277-725, the Statewide Online Education Program contractor requirements, following lengthy committee debate and several technical amendments.
Board members voted to adopt the rule on second and final reading after adding language that makes the rule effective July 1, 2025, and clarifies teacher-of-record credentialing requirements. The final roll call reflected an affirmative majority following discussion about how contractors will monitor provider activity and withdrawals, and how the rule aligns with existing code.
The rule governs how contractors, providers and the board will oversee online courses…
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