R277-407-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) This rule is authorized under: (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board; (b) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 2, which provides that: (i) public elementary schools shall be free; and (ii) secondary schools shall be free, unless the Legislature authorizes the imposition of fees; (c) 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; (d) Subsection 53G-7-503(4), which requires the Board to adopt rules regarding student fees; and (e) Section 53G-7-504 which authorizes waiver of fees for eligible students with appropriate documentation. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) permit the orderly establishment of a system of reasonable fees; (b) provide adequate notice to students and families of fees and fee waiver requirements; and (c) prohibit practices that would: (i) exclude those unable to pay from participation in school-sponsored activities; or (ii) create a burden on a student or family as to have a detrimental impact on participation.