R277-492-1. 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 permits the Board to adopt rules to carry out its duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

  (c) Section 53F-2-505, which provides for funding to establish extended contracts for participating teachers as part of the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Centers Initiative.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish:

  (a) conditions for the Superintendent to manage the USTAR Program;

  (b) standards and procedures for an LEA to submit a proposal for USTAR funding to develop and create USTAR Centers to enhance the LEA's ability to retain participating teachers, offer more opportunities for students, and use capital facilities more effectively by creating an extended contract; and

  (c) requirements associated with receiving USTAR funding for a recipient LEA.