R277-314-1. 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; and (c) Subsection 53E-6-201(1)(d), which requires the Board to establish a provider-specific license for educators providing academic instruction in online programs. (2) The purpose of this rule is to set requirements and procedures for obtaining and using a provider-specific educator license.