R277-400-1. 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 of public education in the Board; and

      (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.

      (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

      (a) establish general criteria for emergency preparedness and emergency response plans; and

      (b) direct an LEA to:

      (i) develop prevention, intervention, and response measures; and

      (ii) prepare staff and students to respond promptly and appropriately to school emergencies.