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; and
   3. (c) Sections 53G-4-402 and 53G-5-404, which require LEAs to make instructional materials available for parent review and to involve parents of students in the LEA in reviewing instructional materials prior to approval.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to direct an LEA to include parents in the adoption and review of an LEA's instructional materials including the review of complaints specific to curriculum materials.
3. (3) The Rule R277-468 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: parents, committees, curriculum, complaints

Date of Last Change: November 7, 2024

Notice of Continuation: September 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(3)