Utah Admin. Code R277-401-1 - 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;

(b) Section 62A-4a-403, which requires individuals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities; and

(c) 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.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to clarify:

(a) the Board's support for taking early protective measures towards allegations of child abuse by education personnel whose daily contact with children places them in a unique position to identify and refer suspected cases of abuse or neglect; and

(b) the role of all school employees in reporting and participating in investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-401-1

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-20, effective 9/21/2017