R277-211-1. 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) Section 53E-6-506, which directs the Board to adopt rules regarding UPPAC duties and procedures; 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 procedures regarding:

  (a) notifications of alleged educator misconduct;

  (b) review of notifications by UPPAC; and

  (c) complaints, proposed stipulated agreements, approved stipulated agreements, and defaults.

  (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act does not apply to this rule under the exemption of Subsection 63G-4-102(2)(d).

  (4) UPPAC may invoke and use sections or provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act as necessary to adjudicate an issue.