R277-114-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board; (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4) and (8) which allow the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities; (c) Section 53E-3-301 which requires the Superintendent to: (i) administer programs assigned to the Board in accordance with the policies and the standards established by the Board; and (ii) investigate matters pertaining to public schools; (d) Section 53F-1-104 which requires the Superintendent to monitor state-funded education programs; (e) Section 53-22-109 which requires the Board to collaborate with the State Security Chief to address school safety related compliance; and (f) Subsection 63I-5-201(4) which requires the Board to establish an internal audit program to provide internal audit services, inclusive of evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, for provisions administered by the Board. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish standards and procedures to ensure oversight, accountability, transparency, and compliance and to promote academic excellence.