R277-317-1. 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) Section 53F-5-202, which requires the Board to make rules to specify procedures and timelines for reimbursing educators for the cost to attain or renew a National Board certification; and (d) Section 53F-2-523, which requires the Board to implement a salary supplement for eligible educators. (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify procedures and timelines for: (a) reimbursements to educators under Section 53F-5-202; and (b) applications for the salary supplement under Section 53F-2-523.