(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 53E-6-506, which directs the Board to adopt rules regarding UPPAC duties and procedures; and
- (c) 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 establish rebuttable presumptions for UPPAC and Board review of UPPAC cases.
- (3) This rule is categorized as exempt as described in Rule R277-111.
KEY: educators, disciplinary presumptions
Date of Last Change: May 19, 2026
Notice of Continuation: October 1, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-6-506; 53E-3-401(4)