R277-721-1. Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category

(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision 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-10-309, which requires the Board to make rules to establish the requirements for the Utah PRIME Program. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) establish eligibility requirements for a participating LEA; and (b) create an application process for LEAs to apply for the program. (3) This Rule R277-406 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.