2015 Utah Code
Title 53A - State System of Public Education
Chapter 1 - Administration of Public Education at the State Level
Part 13 - Career and College Readiness Mathematics Competency
Section 1302 - Career and college readiness mathematics competency standards.

Effective 5/12/2015
53A-1-1302. Career and college readiness mathematics competency standards.

• (1) As used in this section, "qualifying score" means a score established as described in Subsection (4), that, if met by a student, qualifies the student to receive college credit for a mathematics course that satisfies the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement.

• (2) The State Board of Education shall, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules that:
  • (a)
    • (i) establish the mathematics competency standards described in Subsection (3) as a graduation requirement beginning with the 2016-17 school year; and
    • (ii) include the qualifying scores described in Subsection (4); and
  • (b) establish systematic reporting of college and career ready mathematics achievement.

• (3) In addition to other graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education, a student shall fulfill one of the following requirements to demonstrate mathematics competency that supports the student's future college and career goals as outlined in the student's college and career plan:
  • (a) for a student pursuing a college degree after graduation:
    • (i) receive a score that at least meets the qualifying score for:
      • (A) an Advanced Placement calculus or statistics exam;
      • (B) an International Baccalaureate higher level mathematics exam;
      • (C) the ACCUPLACER College-Level Math test or an equivalent test described in Subsection (5);
      • (D) a College Level Examination Program precalculus or calculus exam; or
      • (E) the ACT Mathematics Test; or
    • (ii) receive at least a "C" grade in a concurrent enrollment mathematics course that satisfies the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement;
  • (b) for a non college degree-seeking student, the student shall complete appropriate math competencies for the student's career goals as described in the student's college and career plan;
  • (c) for a student with an individualized education program prepared in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq., the student shall meet the mathematics standards described in the student's individualized education program; or
  • (d) for a senior student with special circumstances as described in State Board of Education rule, the student shall fulfill a requirement associated with the student's special circumstances, as established in State Board of Education rule.

• (4) The State Board of Regents shall, in consultation with the State Board of Education, determine qualifying scores for the tests and exams described in Subsection (3)(a)(i).

• (5) The State Board of Regents, established in Section 53B-1-103, may make a policy to select at least one test the State Board of Regents finds is equivalent to the ACCUPLACER College-Level Math test.

• (6) The State Board of Regents shall, in consultation with the State Board of Education, make policies to:
  • (a) develop mechanisms for a student who completes a math competency requirement described in Subsection (3)(a) to:
    • (i) receive college credit; and
    • (ii) satisfy the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement;
  • (b) allow a student, upon completion of required high school mathematics courses with at least a "C" grade, entry into a mathematics concurrent enrollment course;
  • (c) increase access to a range of mathematics concurrent enrollment courses;
  • (d) establish a consistent concurrent enrollment course approval process; and
  • (e) establish a consistent process to qualify high school teachers with an upper level mathematics endorsement to teach entry level mathematics concurrent enrollment courses.

Enacted by Chapter 443, 2015 General Session

Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also used in SB235, Chapter 449.