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Committee approves small changes to definitions and specialized endorsements on first reading
Summary
The Law & Licensing Committee amended R277‑100 to clarify a sentence about restorative practices and approved R277‑311 (specialized endorsements) on first reading, forwarding both items to the full board for second and final reading.
The Utah State Board of Education Law & Licensing Committee unanimously approved two rule items on first reading on Oct. 1, advancing them to the full board for second and final consideration.
Members amended R277‑100 (definitions) to clarify wording about school practices so the text reads that "practices may include behavior plans, restorative practices, and adapting instruction to increase engagement." The committee discussed minor grammatical and drafting options before adopting the amendment and then passed the item on first reading.
On R277‑311 (Specialized Endorsements), Director Ben Rasmussen said the item is part of a regular five‑year review. Staff recommended adding language to allow adoption of requirements for an adapted physical education endorsement needed for special education students. Members asked for clarification about some disqualifying time limits for endorsements (for example, how long DUI or reckless driving convictions would bar a candidate) and staff offered to follow up with licensing division colleagues; the motion to continue and approve R277‑311 on first reading passed unanimously.
Both votes were recorded as unanimous in committee minutes; the record does not include roll‑call tallies in the transcript. The items were forwarded to the full board for second and final reading.
