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) Section 53F-5-202, which requires the Board to make rules to specify procedures and timelines for reimbursing educators for the cost to attain or renew a National Board certification; and
   4. (d) Section 53F-2-523, which requires the Board to implement a salary supplement for eligible educators.

2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify procedures and timelines for:

   1. (a) reimbursements to educators under Section 53F-5-202; and
   2. (b) applications for the salary supplement under Section 53F-2-523.
3. (3) This Rule R277-317 is categorized as exempt from the framework outlined in Rule R277-111 because the rule's requirements apply to the Superintendent and not LEAs.

KEY: national board certification, grants, salary supplements

Date of Last Change: June 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-5-202; 53F-2-523