R277-750-1. 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-3-501(1), which directs the Board to adopt rules regarding services for persons with disabilities; (c) Title 53E, Chapter 7, Part 2, Special Education Program, which requires the Board to adopt rules regarding educational services to students with disabilities; and (d) 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. (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify standards and procedures for special education programs.