53G-6-807. Parent engagement specialist.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-6-807- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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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The state superintendent shall appoint an individual as a parent engagement specialist after:
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posting the position publicly; and |
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reviewing and consulting with the state board leadership about the appointment. |
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The individual appointed under this section shall preferably have experience:
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working to constructively engage parents in guiding the parents’ student’s education; |
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understanding research on education outcomes; and |
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understanding laws pertaining to parental rights in education. |
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The parent engagement specialist shall respond to parent communications directed to the state board by:
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maintaining and revising on behalf of the state board the parent portal required by Section 53G-6-806; |
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responding to questions and complaints to the state board regarding parent rights and opportunities within the state’s education system; and |
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helping parents to navigate available complaint processes provided through the state board, at the LEA level, or at the public school level. |
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The parent engagement specialist shall provide guidance and outreach to LEAs and public schools across the state by:
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providing training and materials to LEAs and public schools regarding successful parent engagement strategies; and |
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sharing research on parent engagement practices shown to contribute to student attendance and success. |
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In performing the parent engagement specialist’s activities, the parent engagement specialist shall comply with Section 53E-2-201. |
Enacted by Chapter 70, 2023 General Session
