Utah Code 53B-10-106. Pathways development

53B-10-106. Pathways development.

(1)

The board shall develop and implement a plan that creates clear educational pathways:

Board: means the Utah Board of Higher Education described in Section 53B-1-402. See Utah Code 53B-1-101.5
degree-granting institution: means an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53B-1-102(1)(a). See Utah Code 53B-1-101.5
Technical college: means an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53B-1-102(1)(b). See Utah Code 53B-1-101.5

(a)	from a technical college described in Subsection 53B-1-102(1)(b) to a degree-granting institution;

(b)	in course work leading to a qualifying job or a qualifying degree as described in Section 53B-10-203; and

(c)

for high schools that offer criminal justice or protective services pathways programs, including information on:

(i)	available concurrent enrollment classes in subjects described in Section 53B-8-112.5; and

(ii)	scholarship opportunities for careers as peace officers as defined in Section 53B-8c-102.

(2)	The plan shall maximize efficiencies in transferring earned credit and help align academic programs with workforce needs.

(3)	In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board may make rules necessary to establish a plan described in this section.

Amended by Chapter 453, 2023 General Session