R277-471-2. Authority and Purpose

  A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Sections 53E-3-706 and 53E-3-707 which direct the Superintendent to enforce requirements and provisions about public school building and alteration, verify inspections of school buildings, and provide information annually to LEAs about the construction and inspection of public school buildings, and Subsection 53E-3-401(3) which permits the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities and permits the Board to interrupt disbursements of state aid to any school district or charter school which fails to comply with rules adopted by the Board.

  B. The purpose of this rule is to provide specific provisions for the oversight of permanent or temporary public school construction/renovation inspections and to identify LEA board responsibilities and accountability to the Board.