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2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 13b - Veterans Tuition Gap Program Act › Section 104 - Guidelines for administration of the program.

Effective 5/3/2023
53B-13b-104.
Guidelines for administration of the program.
(1) The board shall use the guidelines in this section to develop policies to implement and administer the program.
(2)
(a) The board shall allocate money appropriated for the program to institutions to provide grants for qualifying military veterans.
(b) The board may not use program money for administrative costs or overhead.
(c) An institution may not use more than 3% of its program money for administrative costs or overhead.
(d) Money returned to the board under Subsection (3)(b) shall be used for future allocations to institutions.
(3)
(a) An institution shall award a program grant to a qualifying military veteran on an annual basis but distribute the money one quarter or semester at a time, with continuing awards contingent upon the qualifying military veteran maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution in published policies or rules.
(b) At the conclusion of the academic year, money distributed to an institution that was not awarded to a qualifying military veteran or used for allowed administrative purposes shall be returned to the board.
(c)
(i) To qualify for a program grant under this section, a military veteran shall demonstrate, in accordance with rules described in Subsection (3)(c)(ii), the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
(ii) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board shall make rules regarding the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid described in Subsection (3)(c)(i), including:
(A) provisions for students or parents to opt out of the requirement due to financial ineligibility for any potential grant or other financial aid, personal privacy concerns, or other reasons the board specifies; and
(B) direction for applicants to financial aid advisors.
(4) A qualifying military veteran may receive a program grant until:
(a) the qualifying military veteran completes the requirements for a bachelor's degree; or
(b) the qualifying military veteran receives the maximum award that the board sets.
(5) A qualifying military veteran who receives a program grant may use the grant toward tuition, fees, books, education-related supplies, and a housing allowance at an institution of higher education in the state.
(6) The board may accept grants, gifts, bequests, and devises of real and personal property from any source for the purpose of awarding grants to qualifying military veterans in addition to those funded by the state.
Amended by Chapter 137, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 13c - Adult Learners Grant Program › Section 101 - Definitions.

Effective 7/1/2023
53B-13c-101.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)
(a) "Cost of attendance" means the estimated costs associated with taking an online course, as established by an eligible institution in accordance with board policies.
(b) "Cost of attendance" includes tuition, costs payable to the eligible institution, and other direct educational expenses related to taking an online course.
(2) "Eligible institution" means an institution that offers a postsecondary level course of instruction using digital technology.
(3) "Eligible student" means a financially needy student who is:
(a) at least 26 years old;
(b) enrolled in an online course at an eligible institution;
(c) pursuing:
(i) an online postsecondary degree program in a field where there is a demonstrated industry need; or
(ii) an online non-degree program that is designed to meet industry needs and leads to a certificate or another recognized educational credential; and
(d) a resident student under Section 53B-8-102 and rules the board establishes.
(4) "Financially needy student" means a student who demonstrates the financial inability to meet all or a portion of the cost of attendance at an eligible institution as defined by the board, after utilizing family and personal resources, federal assistance, and scholarships.
(5) "Fiscal year" means the fiscal year of the state.
(6) "Institution" means:
(a) an institution described in Section 53B-1-102; or
(b) a Utah private, nonprofit postsecondary institution that is accredited by an accrediting organization that the United States Department of Education recognizes.
(7) "Online course" means a postsecondary level course of instruction offered by an eligible institution using digital technology.
(8) "Program" means the Adult Learners Grant Program established in Section 53B-13c-102.
(9) "Tuition" means tuition and fees at the rate charged for residents of the state.
Amended by Chapter 254, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 13c - Adult Learners Grant Program › Section 102 - Adult Learners Grant Program established -- Guidelines for administration of the program.

Effective 5/5/2021
53B-13c-102.
Adult Learners Grant Program established -- Guidelines for administration of the program.
(1) There is created the Adult Learners Grant Program to provide financial assistance to eligible students.
(2)
(a) The board shall, in accordance with the guidelines in this section, develop and administer the program.
(b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board shall make rules to establish:
(i) how an individual establishes financial need for purposes of receiving a grant under the program;
(ii) a requirement that an applicant complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;
(iii) how to determine whether an individual is a Utah resident;
(iv) a process and requirements for an individual to apply for a grant under the program;
(v) a formula to allocate money appropriated for the program to eligible students, prioritizing:
(A) students from rural areas;
(B) minority students;
(C) low income students;
(D) first generation students; and
(E) students pursuing education that aligns with industry needs; and
(vi) a method of identifying industry needs for purposes of determining student eligibility to receive a grant under this section.
(c) The board may not use more than 3% of money appropriated for the program for administrative costs or overhead.
(3) To be eligible for a grant under this section, a student shall demonstrate, in accordance with rules the board makes under Subsection (2)(b):
(a) that the student has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and
(b) that the student is financially needy.
(4) The board shall:
(a) annually establish the minimum and maximum amount for a grant;
(b)
(i) award grants to eligible students on an annual basis; and
(ii) distribute grant money on a quarter or semester basis; and
(c) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b)(v), award all money appropriated for the program without regard to an applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.
(5) The total sum of program grant money, financial aid from any source, and family or personal contribution may not exceed the cost of attendance for an eligible student at an eligible institution for a fiscal year.
(6) An eligible student that receives a grant under the program shall apply the grant money to the cost of attendance.
(7) The board shall annually report program outcomes to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, including:
(a) number of grant recipients at each eligible institution;
(b) average amount of grant money provided per grant recipient;
(c) benefits in fulfillment of the purposes for the program described in this chapter; and
(d) recommendations for program modification, including recommended funding levels.
Enacted by Chapter 271, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 101 - Student loan delinquent or in default -- Authority to collect.

53B-14-101.
Student loan delinquent or in default -- Authority to collect.
If a National Direct Student Loan or a student loan made under Title 53B, Chapter 11, Student Loan Program, or Chapter 12, Higher Education Assistance Authority, is delinquent or in default, the state college, university, or board of regents responsible for collection of the loan may proceed under this chapter to collect the loan.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 102 - Mailing of notice of default -- Contents of notice.

53B-14-102.
Mailing of notice of default -- Contents of notice.
(1) Upon default in payment of a student loan or an installment payment on a student loan, the entity responsible for collecting the loan may send a notice, by certified mail, to the borrower at the borrower's last known address.
(2) The notice shall state the following:
(a) the date and amount of the loan;
(b) the balance of the loan;
(c) the amount of delinquent installments and the dates they were due;
(d) a demand for immediate payment of delinquent installments;
(e) the right of the borrower to file a written response to the notice, to have a hearing, to be represented at the hearing, and to appeal any decision of the hearing examiner;
(f) the time within which a written response must be filed; and
(g) the power of the college, university, or board upon the failure of the borrower to respond or upon a decision of the hearing examiner adverse to the borrower, to obtain an order under this chapter and to execute upon income tax overpayments or refunds of the borrower.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 103 - Failure to receive response or payment after notice -- Authority to collect balance.

53B-14-103.
Failure to receive response or payment after notice -- Authority to collect balance.
If a written response or payment of delinquent installments is not received by the college, university, or board within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice by the borrower, the college, university, or board may determine the balance due and proceed to collect the balance as provided in Section 53B-14-106.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 104 - Hearing set after receipt of written notice -- Notice of hearing.

53B-14-104.
Hearing set after receipt of written notice -- Notice of hearing.
If a written response to the notice sent under Section 53B-14-102 is received by the college, university, or board, a hearing is set within 30 days of the receipt of the response, and written notice of the hearing is mailed to the borrower at least 15 days before the date for the hearing.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 105 - Designation of hearing examiner -- Representation at hearing -- Findings and order of examiner -- Continuance of hearing.

53B-14-105.
Designation of hearing examiner -- Representation at hearing -- Findings and order of examiner -- Continuance of hearing.
(1) The hearing under Section 53B-14-104 is held before a hearing examiner designated by the college, university, or board.
(2) The examiner may not be an officer or employee of the division or office of the college, university, or board responsible for collecting or administering student loans.
(3) The borrower and college, university, or board may be represented at the hearing by an attorney or other person, and may present evidence, exhibits, testimony, witnesses, and other material regarding the student loan, payments, and default as are relevant.
(4) The hearing examiner shall make specific written findings on the student loan, payments, default, and the balance due and shall enter a written order.
(5) If the hearing examiner finds the borrower has defaulted, the order shall state the fact of default and the balance due on the loan including interest. If the examiner finds no default, the order shall dismiss the claim.
(6) The findings and order of the hearing examiner are filed with the college, university, or board and copies mailed to the borrower within 10 days after conclusion of the hearing.
(7) The hearing may be continued by agreement of the parties and approval of the hearing examiner or upon order of the hearing examiner.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 106 - Order stating default -- Filing with tax commission -- Lien of order.

53B-14-106.
Order stating default -- Filing with tax commission -- Lien of order.
(1) An abstract of an order of a hearing examiner stating a default under Section 53B-14-105 may be filed with the State Tax Commission and, when filed, constitutes a lien to the extent of the balance due plus interest against any state income tax refund or overpayment due or to become due to the borrower for a period of eight years from the date of the order unless satisfied or otherwise released in writing by the college, university, or board.
(2) The lien created by this section is, for the purposes of Section 59-10-529 only, a judgment, but no credit of a tax refund or overpayment shall be made on account of the lien until 20 days after the date of the hearing examiner's order.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 107 - Judicial review of order -- Filing complaint -- Hearing de novo -- Stay of action on lien by tax commission.

53B-14-107.
Judicial review of order -- Filing complaint -- Hearing de novo -- Stay of action on lien by tax commission.
(1) Judicial review of an order of a hearing examiner issued under Section 53B-14-105 is obtained by any party by filing a complaint with the district court within 20 days after the date of the order.
(2) If a complaint is filed, the matter is heard by the district court de novo.
(3) A notice of the filing of a complaint may be filed with the State Tax Commission and, if filed, the tax commission shall take no action with respect to the lien created under Section 53B-14-106 until the matter is finally disposed of by the district court or on appeal from the district court, except as provided in this chapter.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 108 - Complaint filed -- Bond furnished by borrower -- Terms of bond.

53B-14-108.
Complaint filed -- Bond furnished by borrower -- Terms of bond.
(1) If a complaint is filed under Section 53B-14-107, the borrower may furnish to the tax commission a bond, with good and sufficient sureties, in the amount of the balance of the loan or the amount of any overpayment or refund due, whichever is less.
(2) The lien created under Section 53B-14-106 is then dissolved as to that overpayment or refund and the overpayment or refund released to the borrower.
(3) The bond shall provide that the surety will pay, upon a final determination adverse to the borrower, the amount of the bond, or a lesser amount as the court may determine, to the tax commission for the use and benefit of the college, university, or board obtaining the order.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 14 - Collection of Student Loans › Section 109 - Rules for hearings.

53B-14-109.
Rules for hearings.
The board may adopt rules for the implementation of Sections 53B-14-104 and 53B-14-105, including rules for the conduct of hearings and appointment of hearing examiners.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 101 - Definitions.

53B-15-101.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Disposable earnings" means the part of an employee's earnings remaining after the deduction of all amounts required by law to be withheld.
(2) "Earnings" or "earnings from personal services" means compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether designated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and includes periodic payments under a pension or retirement program.
(3) "Public employee" means any employee, officer, or servant of the state of Utah, or any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital, college, university, or other instrumentality of the state, or of any county, city, town, school district, special improvement or taxing district, or any other political subdivision or public corporation of or within the state.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 102 - Collection of defaulted student loan from public employee.

53B-15-102.
Collection of defaulted student loan from public employee.
If a National Direct Student Loan or a student loan made to a public employee under Title 53B, State System of Higher Education, is delinquent or in default, the state college, university, or board responsible for collection of the loan may proceed under this chapter to collect the loan.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 103 - Proceedings -- Notice -- Inspection of records -- Repayment -- Hearing.

53B-15-103.
Proceedings -- Notice -- Inspection of records -- Repayment -- Hearing.
When a state college, university, or board determines that a public employee is indebted to the state for debts arising from a defaulted student loan, it may initiate proceedings to collect the debt through deductions from earnings by providing the public employee with the following:
(1) a minimum of 30 days' written notice as provided in Section 53B-14-102;
(2) an opportunity to inspect and copy college, university, or board records relating to the debt;
(3) an opportunity to enter into a written agreement with the college, university, or board, under terms agreeable to the college, university, or board, to establish a schedule for the repayment of the debt; and
(4) an opportunity for a hearing on the determination of the college, university, or board concerning the existence or the amount of the debt in accordance with Sections 53B-14-104 and 53B-14-105 and judicial review of an order of a hearing examiner under Sections 53B-14-107 and 53B-14-108.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 104 - Lack of response.

53B-15-104.
Lack of response.
If a written response or payment of delinquent installments is not received by the college, university, or board within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice by the public employee, the college, university, or board may determine the balance due and proceed to collect the balance as provided in Section 53B-15-105.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 105 - Filing of abstract of order of default -- Lien -- Deduction from wages.

53B-15-105.
Filing of abstract of order of default -- Lien -- Deduction from wages.
An abstract of an order of a hearing examiner stating a default may be filed with the financial officer responsible for payment of the public employee's wages. When filed, the abstract constitutes a lien against 15% of the disposable earnings due, or to become due, to the public employee to the extent of the balance due plus interest. The financial officer shall deduct the amount subject to this lien from the public employee's disposable earnings, and remit the deducted amount to the college, university, or board, but no such amount shall be remitted to the college, university, or board until 20 days after the date of the hearing examiner's order.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 106 - Personnel information.

53B-15-106.
Personnel information.
Upon written request of the state college, university, or board, persons with access to personnel information regarding public employees shall disclose the mailing address of individuals who have defaulted under Section 53B-15-102 and who are current public employees for use by the college, university, or board in locating those individuals to collect student loan obligations.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 15 - Collection of Student Loans from Public Employees › Section 107 - Reimbursed costs.

53B-15-107.
Reimbursed costs.
The public employer may obtain reimbursement for costs incurred in providing the information requested under Section 53B-15-106 through the state college, university, or board, which costs are the responsibility of and collectible from the public employee.
Enacted by Chapter 167, 1987 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 101 - Establishment of institutional roles and general courses of study.

Effective 7/1/2023
53B-16-101.
Establishment of institutional roles and general courses of study.
(1) Except as institutional roles are specifically assigned by the Legislature, the board:
(a) shall establish and define the roles of the various institutions of higher education; and
(b) shall, within each institution of higher education's primary role, prescribe the general course of study to be offered at the institution of higher education, including for:
(i) research universities, which provide undergraduate, graduate, and research programs and include:
(A) the University of Utah; and
(B) Utah State University;
(ii) regional universities, which provide career and technical education, undergraduate associate and baccalaureate programs, and select master's degree programs to fill regional demands and include:
(A) Weber State University;
(B) Southern Utah University;
(C) Utah Tech University; and
(D) Utah Valley University;
(iii) comprehensive community colleges, which provide associate programs and include:
(A) Salt Lake Community College; and
(B) Snow College; and
(iv) technical colleges and degree-granting institutions that provide technical education, and include:
(A) each technical college; and
(B) the degree-granting institutions described in Section 53B-2a-201.
(2)
(a) Except for the University of Utah, and subject to Subsection (2)(b), each institution of higher education described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) through (iii) has career and technical education included in the institution of higher education's primary role.
(b) The board shall determine the extent to which an institution described in Subsection (2)(a) provides career and technical education within the institution's primary role.
(3) The board shall further clarify each institution of higher education's primary role by clarifying:
(a) the level of program that the institution of higher education generally offers, in accordance with Subsection 53B-16-102(3);
(b) broad fields that are within the institution of higher education's mission; and
(c) any special characteristics of the institution of higher education, such as being a land grant university.
Amended by Chapter 254, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 103 - Granting of degrees, diplomas, or certifications -- Board approval -- Termination of previous approval.

Effective 7/1/2017
53B-16-103.
Granting of degrees, diplomas, or certifications -- Board approval -- Termination of previous approval.
(1)
(a) An institution of higher education may not issue a degree, diploma, or certificate outside of the institution of higher education's primary role, as described in Section 53B-16-101, unless the institution of higher education receives approval from the board of the adequacy of the study for which the degree, diploma, or certificate is offered.
(b) A student shall demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States before receiving a bachelor's degree or teaching credential.
(2) Degrees, diplomas, and certificates issued prior to the effective date of this chapter do not require board approval.
(3) The board may terminate the granting of previously approved degrees, diplomas, and certificates if they are inconsistent with the primary role prescribed by the board for the affected institution of higher education.
Amended by Chapter 382, 2017 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 104 - Restrictions on higher education entities bidding on architect or engineering services in public procurement projects.

Effective 2/27/2023
53B-16-104.
Restrictions on higher education entities bidding on architect or engineering services in public procurement projects.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Architect-engineer services" means those professional services within the scope of the practice of architecture as defined in Section 58-3a-102, or professional engineering as defined in Section 58-22-102.
(b) "Government entity" means a state agency, an institution of higher education, a county, a municipality, a local school district, a special district, or a special service district.
(2) When a government entity elects to obtain architect or engineering services by using a competitive procurement process and has provided public notice of its competitive procurement process:
(a) a higher education entity, or any part of one, may not submit a proposal in response to the government entity's competitive procurement process; and
(b) the government entity may not award a contract to perform the architect or engineering services solicited in the competitive procurement process to a higher education entity or any part of one.
(3)
(a) Subject to the prohibition contained in Subsection (3)(b), an employee of a higher education entity may, in a private capacity, submit a proposal in response to the competitive procurement process.
(b) An employee of a higher education entity may not use any supplies, materials, or other resources owned by, or any persons matriculating at, attending, or employed by, the higher education entity in:
(i) preparing a response to the competitive procurement process; or
(ii) completing any work, assignment, or contract awarded to the employee resulting from that competitive procurement process.
Amended by Chapter 16, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 107 - Credit for military service and training -- Notification -- Transferability -- Reporting.

Effective 7/1/2020
53B-16-107.
Credit for military service and training -- Notification -- Transferability -- Reporting.
(1) As used in this section, "credit" includes proof of equivalent noncredit course completion awarded by a technical college.
(2) An institution of higher education listed in Section 53B-2-101 shall provide written notification to each student applying for admission that the student is required to meet with a college counselor in order to receive credit for military service and training as recommended by a postsecondary accreditation agency or association designated by the board if:
(a) credit for military service and training is requested by the student; and
(b) the student has met with an advisor at an institution of higher education listed in Section 53B-2-101 at which the student intends to enroll to discuss applicability of credit to program requirements, possible financial aid implications, and other factors that may impact attainment of the student's educational goals.
(3) Upon transfer within the state system of higher education, a student may present a transcript to the receiving institution of higher education for evaluation and to determine the applicability of credit to the student's program of study, and the receiving institution of higher education shall evaluate the credit to be transferred in accordance with Subsection (2) and the policies described in Section 53B-16-110.
(4) The board shall annually report the number of credits awarded under this section by each institution of higher education to the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 108 - Courses offered through the Statewide Online Education Program.

Effective 3/22/2018
53B-16-108.
Courses offered through the Statewide Online Education Program.
An institution of higher education listed in Section 53B-2-101 may offer a secondary school level course through the Statewide Online Education Program in accordance with Section 53F-4-504.
Amended by Chapter 415, 2018 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 109 - Interstate reciprocity agreement regarding postsecondary distance education courses.

Effective 5/10/2016
53B-16-109.
Interstate reciprocity agreement regarding postsecondary distance education courses.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Distance education" means instruction offered by a means where the student and faculty member are in separate physical locations.
(b) "Institution" means a degree-granting postsecondary education entity.
(c) "Postsecondary education" means education or educational services offered primarily to an individual who:
(i) has completed or terminated the individual's secondary or high school education; or
(ii) is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
(2) The board may execute an interstate reciprocity agreement for postsecondary distance education:
(a) for an institution that offers a postsecondary distance education course or program; and
(b) that requires an institution to meet certain standards to become authorized to operate under the interstate reciprocity agreement.
(3) If the board executes an interstate reciprocity agreement under Subsection (2), the board shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish:
(a) standards for granting an institution authorization to operate under the interstate reciprocity agreement;
(b) a filing, document, or membership fee required for an institution to obtain authorization under the interstate reciprocity agreement; and
(c) a process for administering the interstate reciprocity agreement.
Enacted by Chapter 60, 2016 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 1 - Institutional Courses of Study › Section 111 - In-person instruction.

Effective 3/24/2021
53B-16-111.
In-person instruction.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Course" means each section of a course that an institution of higher education offers as:
(i) part of a program of instruction; or
(ii) a general education requirement.
(b) "Institution of higher education" means an institution described in Section 53B-1-102.
(c) "Program of instruction" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53B-16-102.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3):
(a) for fall semester in 2021, an institution of higher education shall offer a number of in-person courses that is at least 75% of the number of in-person courses that the institution of higher education offered for the analogous semester that began immediately on or after August 1, 2019; and
(b) for spring semester in 2022, an institution of higher education shall offer a number of in-person courses that is at least 75% of the number of in-person courses that the institution of higher education offered at the beginning of the analogous semester that began on or immediately after January 1, 2020.
(3) An institution of higher education may offer fewer in-person courses than the number of courses described in Subsection (2):
(a) in proportion to the institution of higher education's decline in enrollment if the institution has a decline in enrollment between the analogous semesters described in Subsection (2);
(b) for courses that are designed to accommodate nontraditional students who need to participate in online learning; or
(c) if a number of vaccinations against COVID-19, as that term is defined in Section 53-2c-102, that would allow all willing members of the institution's faculty and staff to be vaccinated has not been available in the state before the beginning of the semester in question.
Enacted by Chapter 435, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 202 - Curricula at the community colleges.

Effective 7/1/2020
53B-16-202.
Curricula at the community colleges.
The curricula at the colleges shall include career and technical education, courses of a general nature which can be transferred to other higher education institutions, adult and continuing education, and developmental education. The colleges also provide needed community service. Career and technical education continues as the highest priority role of the colleges; and to ensure continued emphasis of career and technical education, the board shall develop specific funding mechanisms which will maintain the high priority treatment of these programs and address the fact that many vocational programs are more costly than general education/transfer programs.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 203 - Qualifications for entrance to community colleges -- Preference to veterans.

53B-16-203.
Qualifications for entrance to community colleges -- Preference to veterans.
(1) The colleges shall give enrollment preference to veterans who furnish proof of other than a dishonorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States.
(2) Admission at the colleges is based upon an individual's interest, ability, and potential for the desired occupational area and payment of the required tuition or fee. The colleges may not deny admission on the basis of an individual's previous schooling or training.
Enacted by Chapter 137, 1988 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 205 - Establishment of Snow College Richfield campus.

Effective 5/5/2021
53B-16-205.
Establishment of Snow College Richfield campus.
(1) There is established a branch campus of Snow College in Richfield, Utah, known as the Snow College Richfield campus.
(2) Snow College shall administer the branch campus under the general control and supervision of the board as an integrated part of Snow College's mission, programs, and curriculum.
(3) Snow College shall:
(a) maintain a strong curriculum in career and technical education courses at the Snow College Richfield campus and within the region served by Snow College which can be transferred to other institutions within the higher education system, together with lower division courses and courses required for associate degrees in science, arts, applied science, and career and technical education; and
(b) work with school districts and charter schools in developing an aggressive concurrent enrollment program in cooperation with Snow College Richfield campus.
Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 205.5 - Snow College Concurrent Education Program.

Effective 7/1/2020
53B-16-205.5.
Snow College Concurrent Education Program.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Interactive video conferencing" means two-way, real-time transmission of audio and video signals between devices or computers at two or more locations.
(b) "Program" means the Snow College Concurrent Education Program.
(2) Consistent with policies established by the board, Snow College shall establish and administer, subject to legislative appropriations, the Snow College Concurrent Education Program to provide:
(a) a consistent two-year schedule of concurrent enrollment courses delivered through interactive video conferencing to secondary school students;
(b) a pathway for a secondary school student to earn college credits that:
(i) apply toward earning an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree; or
(ii) satisfy scholarship requirements or other objectives that best meet the needs of an individual student; and
(c) advisory support to secondary school students who participate in the program and the secondary school students' school counselors to ensure that students' concurrent enrollment courses align with the students' academic and career goals.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 207 - Utah State University regional institutions -- Career and technical education.

Effective 5/5/2021
53B-16-207.
Utah State University regional institutions -- Career and technical education.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Utah State University regional institution" or "USU regional institution" means:
(i) Utah State University Eastern;
(ii) Utah State University Blanding; or
(iii) Utah State University Moab.
(b) "Utah State University Moab" means the Utah State University regional campus located at or near Moab described in Section 53B-18-301.
(2) A USU regional institution shall:
(a) maintain a strong curriculum in career and technical education courses at the USU regional institution's campus and within the region the USU regional institution serves that can be transferred to other institutions within the higher education system, together with lower division courses and courses required for associate degrees in science, arts, applied science, and career and technical education; and
(b) work with school districts and charter schools in developing an aggressive concurrent enrollment program.
Amended by Chapter 187, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 2 - Community Colleges › Section 208 - Utah State University career and technical education advisory committee -- Membership -- Duties.

Effective 7/1/2019
53B-16-208.
Utah State University career and technical education advisory committee -- Membership -- Duties.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Service regions" means the service regions, as established by the Utah State University board of trustees, for:
(i) Utah State University Eastern;
(ii) Utah State University Blanding; and
(iii) Utah State University Moab.
(b) "Utah State University Moab" means the Utah State University regional campus located at or near Moab described in Section 53B-18-301.
(2) Utah State University shall establish a career and technical education advisory committee composed of the following 13 members:
(a) one elected local school board member appointed by the board of education for the Carbon School District;
(b) one elected local school board member appointed by the board of education for the Emery School District;
(c) one elected local school board member appointed by the board of education for the Grand School District;
(d) one elected local school board member appointed by the board of education for the San Juan School District;
(e) nine members appointed by the Utah State University president that include:
(i) one member of the Utah State University Eastern regional advisory council described in Section 53B-18-1201;
(ii) one member of the Utah State University Blanding regional advisory council described in Section 53B-18-1202;
(iii) one member representing Utah State University Moab; and
(iv) six representatives of business or industry from members of the program advisory committees overseeing career and technical education in the service regions.
(3) The career and technical education advisory committee shall:
(a) prepare a comprehensive strategic plan for delivering career and technical education within the service regions, after consulting with:
(i) Utah State University Eastern;
(ii) Utah State University Blanding;
(iii) Utah State University Moab; and
(iv) school districts and charter schools within the service regions;
(b) make recommendations regarding what skills are needed for employment in Utah businesses and industries;
(c) recommend programs based upon the information gathered in accordance with Subsection (3)(b);
(d) review annual program evaluations;
(e) provide counsel, support, and recommendations for updating and improving the effectiveness of career and technical education programs and services, including expedited program approval and termination of procedures, consistent with board policy;
(f) monitor program advisory committees and other advisory groups to provide counsel, support, and recommendations for updating and improving the effectiveness of training programs and services; and
(g) coordinate with local school boards, districts, and charter schools to meet the career and technical education needs of secondary students.
Amended by Chapter 357, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 3 - Restricted Records › Section 301 - Definitions.

53B-16-301.
Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) "Person" means:
(a) a federal, state, or local governmental entity:
(i) that sponsors sponsored research; or
(ii) participates in a technology transfer;
(b) an individual;
(c) a nonprofit or profit corporation;
(d) a partnership;
(e) a sole proprietorship; or
(f) other type of business organization.
(2) "Public institution of higher education" means an institution within the state system of higher education defined in Section 53B-1-102.
(3) "Restricted record" means a record that is restricted as provided by Section 53B-16-303.
(4) "Sponsored research" refers to research, training, and other sponsored activities as defined by the federal Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget:
(a) conducted by a public institution of higher education through an office responsible for sponsored projects or programs; and
(b) funded or otherwise supported by an external person that is not created or controlled by the public institution of higher education.
(5) "Technology transfer" refers to transferring information, commercializing research, or providing technical assistance between a public institution of higher education and external persons for the purpose of economic development.
Amended by Chapter 201, 2005 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 3 - Restricted Records › Section 302 - Records that may be classified as restricted.

53B-16-302.
Records that may be classified as restricted.
A public institution of higher education may classify only the following records as restricted:
(1) that portion of a technology transfer record or sponsored research record to which access must be restricted for the purpose of securing and maintaining proprietary protection of intellectual property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets; or
(2) that portion of a technology transfer record or sponsored research record to which access is restricted for competitive or proprietary purposes, as a condition of actual or potential participation in a sponsored research or technology transfer agreement; provided, however, that upon receipt of a written request for a reasonably identifiable record, the public institution of higher education shall disclose:
(a) prior to a memorandum of intent to contract or an agreement in principle between the parties:
(i) the names of the parties, or, if the disclosure of names would cause competitive harm, a general description of the type of parties negotiating the technology transfer or sponsored research agreement; and
(ii) a general description of the nature of the technology transfer or sponsored research under consideration, excluding proprietary or competitive information; or
(b) after a memorandum of intent to contract or an agreement in principle between the parties:
(i) the names of the parties involved in the technology transfer or sponsored research;
(ii) a general description of the nature of the technology transfer or sponsored research to be conducted, excluding proprietary or competitive information; and
(iii) records of the technology transfer or sponsored research to be conducted, excluding those portions of records to which access is limited under this part or Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 53B - State System of Higher Education › Chapter 16 - Institutional Programs Generally › Part 3 - Restricted Records › Section 303 - Access to restricted records.

Effective 7/1/2020
53B-16-303.
Access to restricted records.
Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, access to records restricted by this part shall only be permitted upon:
(1) written consent of the public institution of higher education originating, receiving, or maintaining such records; or
(2) a finding by the State Records Committee or a court that the record has not been properly classified as restricted under Section 63G-2-302, provided that the review of a restricted classification of a record shall not include considerations of weighing public and private interests regarding access to a properly classified record as contained in Subsection 63G-2-403(11)(b) or 63G-2-404(7) or Section 63G-2-309. Nothing in this Subsection (2) shall be construed to limit the authority of the board to reclassify and disclose a record of a public institution of higher education.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session