R277-427-1. 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) Section 53E-3-518, which directs the Board to make rules to implement a uniform LEA Financial Information System statewide. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish: (a) required LEA financial information system components; (b) procurement requirements for LEA financial information systems; and (c) grant procedures for funds to assist LEAs in acquiring LEA financial information systems.