1. (1) This rule is authorized under:

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

   2. (b) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 2, which provides that:

      1. (i) public elementary schools shall be free; and
      2. (ii) secondary schools shall be free, unless the Legislature authorizes the imposition of fees;
   3. (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;
   4. (d) Subsection 53G-7-503(4), which requires the Board to adopt rules regarding student fees; and
   5. (e) Section 53G-7-504 which authorizes waiver of fees for eligible students with appropriate documentation.

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

   1. (a) permit the orderly establishment of a system of reasonable fees;
   2. (b) provide adequate notice to students and families of fees and fee waiver requirements; and

   3. (c) prohibit practices that would:

      1. (i) exclude those unable to pay from participation in school-sponsored activities; or
      2. (ii) create a burden on a student or family as to have a detrimental impact on participation.
3. (3) This Rule R277-407 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: education, school fees, policies, training

Date of Last Change: December 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 2; Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-7-503