AGENDA

EDUCATION INTERIM COMMITTEE

UTAH LEGISLATURE

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 • 2:00 p.m. • Room 30 House Building

1. Committee Business

· Call to order

· Approval of the minutes of the November 20, 2013, meeting

· Study priorities

2. Long-Term Planning

H.J.R. 10, “Joint Rules Resolution Regarding A Long-Term Planning Conference,” which passed in the 2014 General Session, requires each interim committee to devote part of its May meeting to long-term planning for the areas over which the committee has jurisdiction. The long-term planning may include reviewing economic or demographic data, identifying emerging or future issues and challenges, and developing an action plan. To assist the committee, representatives of the public and higher education systems will discuss long-term planning issues, including progress toward having 66% of the adult population attain a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020, a long-term goal supported by the Legislature in S.C.R. 5 passed in the 2013 General Session.

· Mr. David Buhler, Commissioner, Utah System of Higher Education

· Mr. Robert Brems, President, Utah College of Applied Technology

· Dr. Martell Menlove, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

· Committee discussion/action

3. Annual Report – Development and Implementation of Core Curriculum Standards

The Utah State Board of Education is authorized by law to establish core curriculum standards. Representatives of the board will report on actions and issues related to the development and implementation of core curriculum standards, including a timeline for the review of core curriculum standards.

· Utah State Board of Education representatives

· Committee discussion/action

4. Other Items/Adjourn