R277-471-1. Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision 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-3-401(8)(ii), which permits the Board to withhold state funds from an education entity for non-compliance with the education code or administrative rules; (d) Section 53E-3-706, which requires the Superintendent to enforce Title 53E, Chapter 3, Part 7, School Construction; and (e) Section 53E-3-707, which requires the Board to adopt a school construction manual. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) provide specific provisions for the oversight of permanent or temporary public school construction and renovation; and (b) identify responsibilities of an LEA governing board in the school construction process. (3) This Rule R277-471 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.