1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which gives general control and supervision of the public school system to 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-2-527, which appropriates funds to distribute money to classroom teacher for teaching supplies and materials;
   4. (d) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(b), which directs the Board to establish rules and minimum standards for school programs; and
   5. (e) intent language included in 2017 H.B. 2, Public Education Budget Amendments, which required the Board to establish a rule governing allowable expenditures of teacher classroom supplies and materials money appropriation.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish guidelines regarding the materials, supplies, and money.
3. (3) This Rule R277-459 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: teachers, supplies

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Notice of Continuation: November 15, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(b); 53F-2-527