Utah Admin. Code R277-491-1 - 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), 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:

(a) provide procedures and clarifying information to a school community council to assist the council in fulfilling school community council responsibilities consistent with Sections 53G-7-1202 through 53G-7-1203;

(b) provide direction to a local school board, school, and school district in establishing and maintaining a school community council;

(c) provide a framework and support for improved academic achievement of students that is locally driven from within an individual school;

(d) encourage increased participation of a parent, school employee, and others to support the mission of a school community council;

(e) increase public awareness of:

(i) school trust lands;

(ii) the permanent State School Fund; and

(iii) educational excellence; and

(f) enforce compliance with the laws governing a school community council.

(3) This rule does not apply to charter schools.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-491-1

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-21, effective 10/8/2015 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-15, effective 7/11/2016 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/10/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-18, effective 8/19/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-15, effective 7/20/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/11/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/22/2022