Utah Admin. Code R277-469-6 - Criteria for Recommendation of Instructional Materials Following Mid-Party Evaluation of Core Curriculum

(1) The Superintendent and the Board, in reviewing whether to recommend instructional materials, may consider whether the instructional materials:

(a) are consistent with Core requirements;

(b) are mapped and aligned to the Core and state -adopted assessments if planned for use as primary materials;

(c) are high quality, research-based, and proven to be effective in supporting student learning;

(d) provide an objective and balanced viewpoint on issues;

(e) include enrichment and extension possibilities;

(f) are appropriate to varying levels of learning;

(g) are accurate and factual;

(h) are arranged chronologically or systematically, or both;

(i) meets the requirements of Section 53E-2-204.1;

(j) are not sensitive materials as defined in Subsection 53G-10-103(1)(h);

(k) are not prohibited discriminatory practice as described in Section 53B-1-118;

(l) are consistent with the principles of individual freedom as defined in Section 53G-10-206; and

(m) are of acceptable technical quality.

(2) A publisher, when submitting new primary material to be evaluated by the Superintendent, shall submit an electronic version of that material in NIMAS file format to NIMAC for use in conversion into Braille, large print, and other formats for students with print disabilities.

(3) The Superintendent may require an LEA to provide a report of instructional materials purchased by the LEA or a school in the previous five years.

(4) The Superintendent may initiate a formal or informal audit of instructional materials purchased to determine purchase or use of instructional materials consistent with the law or this rule.

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Utah Admin. Code R277-469-6

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/9/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-22, effective 11/7/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/8/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-21, effective 10/11/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/9/2024