R277-613-1. 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; and

  (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4)(a), 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 the rule is to:

  (a) require LEAs to develop, update, and implement bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct policies at the school district and school level;

  (b) provide for regular and meaningful training of school employees and students;

  (c) provide for enforcement of the policies in schools, at the state level and in public school athletic programs; and

  (d) require an LEA to review allegations of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation, and abusive conduct.