R277-917-1. 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 authorizes the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities; (c) Subsection 53F-5-224(3), which directs the Board to make rules to administer the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program; and (d) Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (2)(a) The purpose of this rule is to establish standards and procedures for the administration of the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program. (b) The standards in this rule apply to an eligible school seeking to participate in or receiving funding under the program.