R277-217-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board; (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; (c) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(a), which directs the Board to make rules regarding the certification of educators; and (d) Title 53E, Chapter 6, Educator Licensing and Professional Practices Act, which provides all laws related to educator licensing and professional practices. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) establish statewide ethical standards for educators; (b) establish reporting requirements for educators and LEAs; and (c) recognize that educators are professionals and share common professional standards, expectations, and role model responsibilities.