1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board; and
   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.

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

   1. (a) establish general criteria for emergency preparedness, emergency response, and emergency recovery plans;
   2. (b) provide assistance for the implementation of the incident response method consistent with the requirements in Section 53G-8-805; and

   3. (c) direct an LEA to:

      1. (i) develop prevention, intervention, response, and recovery measures; and
      2. (ii) prepare staff and students to respond promptly and appropriately to school emergencies; and
   4. (c) protect the health and safety of all students.
3. (3) This Rule R277-400 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: carbon monoxide detectors, emergency preparedness, disasters, safety education

Date of Last Change: December 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 13, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-4-402(1)(b)