R277-484-1. Authority and Purpose  


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  •   (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 53A-1-401, which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law;

      (c) Subsection 53A-1-401(8)(a), which allows the Board to take corrective action against an education entity that fails to comply with Board rules; and

      (d) Subsection 53A-1-413(8), which requires the Board to ensure LEA inclusion of data in an LEA's Student Information System.

      (2) The Superintendent is required to perform certain data collection related duties essential to the operation of statewide educational accountability and financial systems as mandated in state and federal law.

      (3) The purpose of this rule is to support the operation of required educational accountability and financial systems by ensuring timely submission of data by LEAs.