R277-306-1. Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category

(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; and (c) Subsection 53E-6-201(3)(a), which allows the Board to establish criteria for obtaining educator licenses. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish standards for educator preparation programs for: (a) School Psychologists; (b) Audiologists; (c) Speech-Language Pathologists; (d) Speech-Language Technicians; (e) School Counselors; and (f) School Social Workers. (3) This rule is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.