See below.
Naomi Watkins, Ph.D.
Secondary English Language Arts Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
(801) 538-7616
________________________________ From: Davina Sauthoff via library-media library-media@lists.uen.org Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 5:15 PM To: library-media@lists.uen.org library-media@lists.uen.org Subject: [Library Media] HB29/R277-628 Resources & Office Hours
Dear Utah School Librarians,
Below you will find important information regarding the legislation and board rule that affect school libraries. I will be offering office hours next week to help answer any questions and concerns you may have. See below for those dates and times.
R277-628 Amended On Friday, June 7, the Utah State Board of Education amended Board Rule R277-628 to support HB29. HB29https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0029.html is effective on July 1, 2024. Board Rule is effective after the Public Notice period; however, attached is a copy of the amended rule for reference as you review and revise your policies.
LEA-Appointed Representative Each LEA(district or charter) has designated one representative to report sensitive material challenges to USBE and that LEA-appointed representative will receive the USBE form for reporting their challenges.
Resources The following resources have been created to support implementation of both HB29 & Board Rule R277-628. They will be housed under Statutes and Rules on the USBE websitehttps://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/librarymedia after they are adapted for ADA compliance.
* Amended Board Rule R277-628 (attached) * Instructional Materials Guidance Document (attached) * Additional Guidance Documents (attached) * Sensitive Materials Flow Chart * Sensitive Materials Checklist * R277-628: Sensitive Materials Detail * Utah State Statute Definitions and Examples * Sensitive Materials Reporting Process * Sensitive Materials Process for State Board Public Vote * Sensitive Materials Legislative Comparison
Office Hours Thursday, June 28, 10 am
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Davina Sauthoff
Library Media Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
250 E 500 S | Salt Lake City, UT 84114
P: 801-538-7530tel:+18015387530|
E: davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.govmailto:davina.sauthoff@schools.utah.gov
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LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.