R277-923-1. 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; and (b) Section 53F-5-603, which provides that the Board may make rules related to the programs; and (c) 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 provide: (a) for implementation of the American Indian and Alaska Native education state plan through locally developed LEA plans in accordance with Section 53F-5-604; (b) criteria for evaluating grant applications; and (c) procedures for: (i) a school district to apply to the Board to receive grant money; and (ii) the review of the use of grant money.