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USBE posts draft ESSA amendments for 30 days, highlights Title I and Title III changes
Summary
The Utah State Board of Education opened a 30-day public comment period on draft amendments to the state’s consolidated ESSA plan, including changes to Title I and Title III sections and EL-growth measures.
State staff announced that a draft amendment to Utah’s consolidated ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) plan has been posted for public comment for 30 days and includes revisions the state says reflect feedback from technical advisory groups.
Why it matters: ESSA consolidation and amendments determine federal accountability indicators, supports for English learners and reporting requirements that affect district plans and federal funding compliance.
What is included and next steps - Scope of amendments: Staff said the draft includes changes to Title I and Title III sections, revised English-learner (EL) growth tables and updates to EL entrance guidance. - Public comment process: The draft is posted on USBE’s public comment webpage and an accompanying Qualtrics survey is available for official feedback. The public comment window is open for 30 days and will close on the fourteenth (date not specified in AD transcript); staff asked stakeholders to submit comments through the posted survey. - Approval process: Staff said the plan amendments are provisional in part because the state awaits additional data for some measures. After the comment period the amendments will be considered by the board in August; if the board approves, the state will submit the amendments to the U.S. Department of Education for federal review.
Staff encouraged LEAs, TAC and APAC members and other stakeholders to review the draft and provide feedback through the posted materials.
Ending: Staff said amendments reflect collaborative work with the Center for Continuous School Improvement and advisory committees and asked stakeholders to provide comments during the 30-day window.
