53E-9-402. Grades 7 through 12 student data sharing with higher education -- Purposes.
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Effective 5/6/2026
53E-9-402. Grades 7 through 12 student data sharing with higher education -- Purposes.
(1)The state board and the Utah Board of Higher Education shall establish and implement a process for disclosing grades 7 through 12 student data, including student data from the state board and education entities, to the Utah Board of Higher Education and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to support:
(a)secondary student access to college and career readiness programs provided in the Utah System of Higher Education, including:
(i)technical college programs;
(ii)early college programs;
(iii)concurrent enrollment; or
(iv)First credential as defined in Section 53E-10-310 ;
(b)student access to higher education including:
(i)scholarships;
(ii)financial aid;
(iii)admission; or
(iv)enrollment to Utah System of Higher Education institutions;
(c)audit and evaluation practices; and
(d)local, state, or federal reporting requirements.
(2)An LEA shall provide the student data necessary to implement the process described in Subsection
(1).
(3)The state board shall fully implement the process described in this section no later than August 1, 2027.
Enacted by Chapter 224 , 2026 General Session