R277-723-1. 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) Subsection 53G-9-205.1(3) which directs the Board to create a waiver application, submission, review, and approval process. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide the process to apply for and receive a waiver from the requirements of Subsection 53G-9-205.1(2). (3) This Rule R277-723 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.