R277-333-1. 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; (c) Subsection 53E-6-201(3)(a), which gives the Board authority to make rules establishing the criteria for obtaining a license; and (d) Section 53E-6-206, which directs the Board to work with the Utah Board of Higher Education to develop a strategy for modifying traditional and alternative programs for training teachers. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for the RAPT, which allows a teacher to earn a professional license through an approved apprenticeship program. (3) This Rule R277-333 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.