R277-517-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests the general control and supervision of the public schools in the Board, by Section 53A-1-402(1)(a) which directs the Board to make rules regarding the certification of educators, by Section 53A-6 which establishes provisions related to educator licensing and professional practices, and by Section 53A-1-401(3) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

B. The purpose of this rule is to:

(1) provide standards and procedures to ensure protection of students' physical, emotional, academic and social well-being at school by all the adults who work for Utah public schools.

(2) provide definitions and provisions explaining UPPAC actions and recommendations that do not rise to the level of action against an educator's license and to provide definitions and criteria for Board disciplinary actions against educator licenses.