R277-422-1. Authority and Purpose

  (1) This rule is authorized by:

  (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board;

  (b) 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;

  (c) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(e), which directs the Board to establish rules for:

  (i) school productivity and cost effectiveness measures;

  (ii) federal programs;

  (iii) school budget formats; and

  (iv) financial, statistical, and student accounting requirements.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify requirements, timelines, and clarifications for:

  (a) the state-supported voted local levy;

  (b) the board local levy; and

  (c) the reading improvement program.