R277-602-1. Authority and Purpose

  (1) This rule is authorized by:

  (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of the public school system under 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; and

  (c) Section 53F-4-305, which authorizes the Board to make rules establishing:

  (i) the eligibility of students to participate in the scholarship program; and

  (ii) the application process for the scholarship program.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

  (a) outline responsibilities of a parent, an LEA, an eligible private school, and the Board in providing choice for a parent of a special needs student who chooses to have a student served in a private school; and

  (b) provide accountability for the citizenry in the administration and distribution of the scholarship funds.