R277-422-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of 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-3-501(1)(e), which directs the Board to establish rules for: (i) school productivity and cost effectiveness measures; (ii) federal programs; (iii) school budget formats; and (iv) financial, statistical, and student accounting requirements. (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify requirements, timelines, and clarifications for: (a) the state-supported voted local levy; (b) the board local levy; and (c) the reading improvement program.