R277-625-1. 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; (c) Section 53F-2-522 which directs the board to make rules regarding the selection of a mental health screener and financial aid for qualifying parents. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) provide the approval process for a mental health screener chosen by an LEA; and (b) establish the approval and distribution of funds for a qualifying parent to receive financial assistance for related mental health services.