R277-706-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) the Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board; (b) Section 53G-4-410, which directs the Board to make rules regarding regional education service agencies; and (c) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which permits the Board to adopt rules in accordance with the Board's responsibilities. (2) The purpose of this rule is: (a) to provide definitions and procedures for school districts to form interlocal agreements; and (b) to provide for distribution of legislative funds to eligible regional education service agencies by the Board.