R277-621-1. 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) Section 53A-1-401, which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

  (c) Section 53A--2-201, which directs the Board to establish rules for determination of a student's district of residency in accordance with the statute.

  (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish the procedure for reviewing a student's request for an alternative district of residency in accordance with Subsections 53A-2-201(2)(b)(iii) and 53A-2-201(2)(b)(iv).