2006 Utah Code - 53A-3-702 — Professional development pilot program.

     53A-3-702.   Professional development pilot program.
     (1) A pilot program is created to evaluate the effects on student academic achievement of reducing the minimum school term established by the State Board of Education by up to 22 hours for the purpose of conducting professional development for instructional staff.
     (2) To participate in the pilot program, a local school board shall submit a plan to a community council for approval before submission to the State Board of Education that includes the following information:
     (a) the schools intending to participate in the pilot program;
     (b) the revised school schedule;
     (c) a description of the professional development activities;
     (d) the expected outcomes from the professional development, including measurable academic achievement goals; and
     (e) the method of evaluating the effectiveness of the professional development.
     (3) The State Board of Education shall determine the maximum number of school districts and schools that may participate in the pilot program.
     (4) The State Board of Education shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for the implementation of the pilot program.
     (5) The State Board of Education shall submit to the Education Interim Committee:
     (a) preliminary findings from the pilot program by October 1, 2006; and
     (b) a final report and recommendations for expansion of the program by October 1, 2007.

Enacted by Chapter 328, 2004 General Session