A public comment period for Digital Literacy Strands and Standards is currently underway, according to a November 9 statement from USBE. The window for submitting feedback on Draft 1 of these standards is scheduled to run until 5:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026.
USBE is inviting educators, parents, industry partners, higher education representatives, community stakeholders, and members of the public to review and provide feedback on the proposed standards. According to the announcement, input from these groups is intended to help ensure Utah students receive high-quality, relevant, and rigorous digital literacy instruction.
Reviewers are encouraged to consider several factors regarding the draft, including alignment with Utah Code and Board Rule requirements, clarity, organization, and the accuracy and completeness of content. The standards also focus on age and grade-level appropriateness for Grade 7 or Grade 8, as well as the rigor and progression of learning expectations and relevance to current digital literacy practices.
The standards being reviewed are subject to Utah Code 53-E-4-210 regarding Digital Skills Education and Course Standards and Utah State Board Rule R277-700 regarding The Elementary and Secondary School General Core. All feedback must be submitted through the official Public Comment Form, as comments sent via email or other communication channels may not be included in the official review process.
Following the close of the comment period, the standards writing committee and USBE staff will review all submitted comments to identify recommended revisions. These revisions may be incorporated into a subsequent draft, which could undergo additional review before final consideration by the Utah State Board of Education.
