R277-710-1. Authority and Purpose

  (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) 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) Subsection 53F-5-207(4), which directs the Board to accept proposals and award grants under the program.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is:

  (a) to provide for distribution of funds to LEAs; and

  (b) to provide for out-of-school educational services that assist students affected by intergenerational poverty in achieving academic success.

  (3) This rule provides eligibility criteria, provides minimum application criteria, provides timelines, and provides for Superintendent oversight and reporting.