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 53E-4-302, which directs the Board to adopt rules for the administration of statewide assessments; and
   4. (d) Subsection 53G-6-803(9)(b), which requires the Board to adopt rules to establish a statewide procedure for exempting a student from taking certain assessments.

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

   1. (a) provide consistent definitions; and
   2. (b) assign responsibilities and procedures for the administration of statewide assessments, as required by state and federal law.
3. (3) This Rule R277-404 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: assessments, student achievements

Date of Last Change: March 10, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-4-302; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-6-803(9)(b)