53G-7-215. Personalized, competency-based learning — Recommendations — Coordination.
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As used in this section, “personalized, competency-based learning” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53F-5-501. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-7-215
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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A local school board or a charter school governing board may establish a personalized, competency-based learning program. |
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A local school board or charter school governing board that establishes a personalized, competency-based learning program shall:
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establish assessments to accurately measure competency; |
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provide the assessments to an enrolled student at no cost to the student; |
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award credit to a student who demonstrates competency and subject mastery; |
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submit the competency-based standards to the state board for review; and |
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publish the competency-based standards on its website or by other electronic means readily accessible to the public. |
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A local school board or charter school governing board may:
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on a random lottery-based basis, limit enrollment to courses that have been designated as competency-based courses; |
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waive or adapt traditional attendance requirements; |
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adjust class sizes to maximize the value of course instructors or course mentors; |
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enroll students from any geographic location within the state; and |
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provide proctored online competency-based assessments. |
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Amended by Chapter 129, 2021 General Session
