Utah Admin. Code R277-316-1 - Authority, Purpose, and Oversight Category

(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;

(b) Subsections 53E-3-501(1)(a)(i) and (iii), which direct the Board to:

(i) establish rules and minimum standards for the public schools regarding the qualification and certification of educators and ancillary personnel who provide direct student services; and

(ii) the evaluation of instructional personnel; and

(c) Section 53G-11-402, which requires an LEA to conduct background checks for:

(i) non-licensed employees;

(ii) contract employees;

(iii) volunteers; and

(iv) charter school governing board members.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to require LEAs to have appropriate policies in place to ensure that:

(a) individuals are appropriately background checked; and

(b) LEAs have procedures for reviewing criminal charges, as appropriate.

(3) This rule is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-316-1

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-04, effective 2/7/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-02, effective 1/10/2025