Education

Administration

Rule 914: Career and Technical Student Organizations

Effective Date:

Admin. Code Reference: R277-914

Rule Type: Proposed Rule

NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE

TYPE OF FILING: Amendment

Filing ID: 58249

Rule or section number:

R277-914

1. Agency Information

Title catchline:

Education, Administration

Building:

Board of Education

Street address:

250 E 500 S

City, state:

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Mailing address:

PO Box 144200

City, state and zip:

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

2. Contact Persons

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Ben Rasmussen

801-538-7992

ben.rasmussen@schools.utah.gov

Please address questions regarding information on this notice to the persons listed above.

3. General Information

A. Rule or section catchline:

R277-914. Career and Technical Student Organizations

B. Purpose of the new rule or reason for the change:

The amendments clarify the governance for Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) while supporting the Utah State Board of Education's administration of career and technical education programs

C. Summary of the new rule or change:

The amendments revise and clarify definitions, improve organization and readability, update cross-references, and make technical and conforming changes throughout this rule.

5. Fiscal Information

Provide an estimate and written explanation of the aggregate anticipated cost or savings to:

A. State budget:

This rule change is not expected to have fiscal impact on state government revenues or expenditures.

The amendments to Rule R277-914 redefine "Career and technical education," replace the definition of "CTE programs of study" with a definition for "Program," and establish that CTSOs must comply with policies and procedures established by the Superintendent.

Because these updates strictly clarify internal definitions, reorganize cross-references, and do not introduce new state programs, expenditures, or funding formulas, there are no incremental costs or savings associated with this rule change for the state budget.

B. Local governments:

This rule change is not expected to have fiscal impact on local governments' revenues or expenditures.

This rule updates the definitions related to career and technical education (CTE) programs and clarifies the governance structure of CTSOs.

Because this rule strictly reorganizes internal administrative definitions and clarifies the responsibilities of CTSO advisory boards without imposing new operational requirements or financial burdens on local education agencies, there are no incremental costs or savings to local governments.

C. Small businesses ("small business" means a business employing 1-49 persons):

This rule change is not expected to have fiscal impact on small businesses' revenues or expenditures.

This rule strictly governs student organizations and CTE programs within the public education system.

Because the amendments do not interact with, mandate services from, or regulate small businesses, there are no incremental costs or savings to small businesses.

D. Non-small businesses ("non-small business" means a business employing 50 or more persons):

There are no non-small businesses in the industry in question, Elementary and Secondary Schools (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 611110). Because there are no non-small businesses, they do not account for any service delivery for Elementary and Secondary Schools. Therefore, non-small businesses are not expected to receive increased or decreased revenues per year. This proposed rule change is not expected to have any fiscal impact on non-small businesses' revenues or expenditures because there are no applicable non-small businesses, and it does not require any expenditures of, or generate revenue for non-small businesses.

E. Persons other than small businesses, non-small businesses, state, or local government entities ("person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or public or private organization of any character other than an agency):

This rule change is not expected to have fiscal impact on revenues or expenditures for persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

The scope of the amendments is limited to updating definitions and oversight requirements for state-level CTSOs.

Because no individuals, partnerships, or non-governmental entities are financially regulated or affected by the updated CTE definitions, there are no incremental costs or savings to other persons.

F. Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons.

This rule clarifies CTSO definitions and advisory board duties without creating new financial fees, fines, or out-of-pocket expenses for students or educators.

Because these administrative updates do not impose individual compliance costs, there are no compliance costs for affected persons.

6. Regulatory Impact Summary Table

Enter the cost or savings in the relevant cell. If there is no cost or savings, enter, "$0." If a cost or savings is inestimable, enter, "inestimable."

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7. Regulatory Impact Analysis Approval

The State Superintendent of the Utah State Board of Education, Molly Hart, has reviewed and approved this regulatory impact analysis.

8. Family Impact Information

A. The agency has considered this rule's impact on family health, stability, and formation:

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9. Citation Information

Provide citations to the statutory authority for the rule. If there is also a federal requirement for the rule, provide a citation to that requirement:

Subsection 53E-3-507(1)

Subsection 53E-3-507(3)

Subsection 53E-3-401(4)

11. Public Notice Information

The public may submit written or oral comments to the agency identified in box 1.

A. Comments will be accepted until:

11/02/2026

12. Effective Date Information

This rule change MAY become effective on:

(NOTE: This is the date the agency anticipates making the filing effective. It is NOT the effective date)

11/09/2026

13. Agency Authorization Information

Agency head or

designee and title:

Ben Rasmussen, Director of Policy

Date:

09/15/2026

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-914. Career and Technical Student Organizations.

R277-914-1. Authority and Purpose.

(1) This rule is authorized by:

(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

(b) Subsection 53E-3-507(1), which directs the Board to establish minimum standards for career and technical programs in the public education system;

(c) Subsection 53E-3-507(3), which directs the Board to cooperate with federal and state governments to administer programs which promote and maintain career and technical education; and

(d) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to:

(a) make Career and technical student organizations programmatically and fiscally accountable to the Board; and

(b) provide procedures and supervision toward that end.

R277-914-2. Definitions.

(1) "Career and technical education" or "CTE" means organized educational programs [or courses in a secondary school that:

(a) teach current industry-specific skills and knowledge;

(b) prepare a student for employment; and

(c) can prepare a student for postsecondary employment where entry requirements do not require a baccalaureate or advanced degree.]that:

(a) prepare students for a wide range of high-skill, high-demand or emerging careers;

(b) provide all students with a seamless education system from public education to postsecondary education, driven by a Plan for College

and Career Readiness as defined in Rule R277-462; and

(c) provide students competency-based instruction, hands-on experiences, and certified occupational skills, culminating in meaningful

employment.

[(2) "CTE programs of study" means programs organized into clusters that include:

(a) agriculture, food, and natural resources;

(b) architecture and construction;

(d) business, finance, and marketing;

(e) computer science and information technology;

(f) education and training;

(g) engineering and technology;

(h) health science;

(i) hospitality and tourism;

(j) human services;

(k) law, public safety, corrections, and security;

(l) manufacturing; and

(m) transportation, distribution, and logistics.]

[(3)](2) "Career and technical student organization" or "CTSO" means a designated student leadership organization that:

(a) provides opportunities for students to learn and practice:

(i) leadership development;

(ii) academic and technical skills; and

(iii) community involvement; and

(b) are intra-curricular organizations which are integral to the career and technical programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels of instruction; and

[(4)](3) "CTSO state advisor" means a professional in identified program areas designated by the Superintendent to direct a career and

technical student leadership organization statewide.

(4) "Program" means a combination of CTE courses within a pathway and cluster that provides the competencies needed for specific

certifications, job placement, or continued postsecondary training.

R277-914-3. Student Organization Advisory Boards.

(1) Each student organization designated by the Superintendent shall establish a statewide organization advisory board of not less than five members, one of which must be the Superintendent or designee.

(2) Each CTSO shall develop and follow organization by-laws, which shall be available on the CTSO's website.

(3) Each CTSO advisory board shall have advisory fiscal oversight for the organization.

(4) Each CTSO advisory board shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of the work performed by the respective CTSO advisor.

(5) Each CTSO shall comply with the policies and procedures established by the Superintendent.

R277-914-4. Fiscal Oversight of Student Organizations.

(1) A CTSO advisory board shall act consistent with fiscal procedures provided by the Superintendent.

(2) A CTSO advisory board shall submit the required financial records and reports for monitoring on a schedule established by the Superintendent.

(3) A CTSO's financial records shall be submitted for review whenever there is a change in the CTSO state advisor.

(4) The funds designated for management of student organizations at the state level shall be dispersed by the Superintendent for CTSOs through the grants management system.

(5) Additional funds allocated by the legislature as CTE student organization funds shall be used for:

(a) oversight and management of state CTSO programs, including:

(i) national conference travel;

(ii) salaries; and

(iii) state level advisors, operations, and management; and

(b) if funds are available, CTSO grants to an LEA.

KEY: secondary education, career and technical education

Date of Last Change: 2026[November 8, 2021]

Notice of Continuation: September 3, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53E-3-507(1); 53E-3-507(3); 53E-3-401(4)

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