1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
   2. (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;
   3. (c) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(a)(i), which directs the Board to create methods to review, investigate, and resolve compliance issues;
   4. (d) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(b), which allows the Board to take action for violations of the law, consistent with Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(b);
   5. (e) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(d), which directs the Board to make rules related to violations of the public education code or Board rule;
   6. (f) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(e), which allows the Board to establish a process in rule for an individual to bring a violation of statute or board rule to the attention of the Board;
   7. (g) Subsections 53G-2-103(8), 53G-2-104(5), and 53G-2-105(6), which allow a report of violations of these subsections to the Board in accordance with Section 53E-3-401; and
   8. (h) Subsection 53G-10-103(8)(b), which requires the Board to establish a process to allow an individual to report violations of that subsection by an LEA to the Board.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish a process for an individual to bring an alleged violation of statute or board rule to the attention of the Board.

3. (3)(a) Sections R277-123-6 and R277-123-9, insofar as they create requirements for LEAs, are categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

   1. (b) The remainder of the rule is categorized as exempt as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: hotline, report, and violations

Date of Last Change: March 15, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4) and (8)