R277-410-3. Accreditation of Public Schools

  (1) A qualifying secondary school shall obtain accreditation from a regional accrediting body.

  (2) If a qualifying secondary school does not obtain accreditation before the beginning of the school's second year of operation, the credit awarded by the qualifying secondary school is considered earned from a non-accredited source as described in Section R277-705-3:

  (a) for the school's first year of operation; and

  (b) until the school becomes accredited.

  (3)(a) In addition to standards set by an accrediting body, the Superintendent shall establish Utah-specific assurances demonstrating compliance with state law and Board rule.

  (b) The Superintendent shall ensure that qualified secondary schools meet the Utah-specific assurances described in Subsection (3)(a).

  (4) The Superintendent may require on-site visits as part of the accreditation process.