1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitutional 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) Section 53E-4-408, which directs the Board to make rules that establish the qualifications of the independent parties who may evaluate and map the alignment of the primary instructional materials and requirements for the detailed summary of the evaluation.

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

   1. (a) provide definitions, operating procedures, and criteria for recommending instructional materials for use in Utah public schools;
   2. (b) provide for mapping and alignment of primary instructional materials to the Core consistent with Utah law; and
   3. (c) provide rules for the purchase and distribution of instructional materials within the state.
3. (3) This Rule R277-469 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111, and Rule R277-705.

KEY: instructional materials

Date of Last Change: December 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 15, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-4-402; 53E-4-408; 53E-3-401(4)