There is created the Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education, a collaborative effort in research and innovation between the director, participating institutions, and education leaders to:
(1) gather and explain current education research in an electronic research clearinghouse for use by practitioners;(2) initiate and disseminate research reports on innovative and successful practices by Utah LEAs, and guided by the steering committee, practitioners, and policymakers;(3) promote statewide innovation and collaboration by: (a) identifying experts in areas of practice;(b) conducting conferences, webinars, and online forums for practitioners; and(c) facilitating direct collaboration between schools; and(4)(a) report to the Education Interim Committee and policymakers on innovative and successful K-12 practices in Utah and other states, prioritizing practices in Utah; and(b) in the report, propose policy changes to remove barriers to implementation of successful practices.Amended by Chapter 401, 2022 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/4/2022.Amended by Chapter 324, 2019 General Session ,§ 28, eff. 5/14/2019.Added by Chapter 341, 2018 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/8/2018.