1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of 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) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(ii), which permits the Board to withhold state funds from an education entity for non-compliance with the education code or administrative rules;
   4. (d) Section 53E-3-706, which requires the Superintendent to enforce Title 53E, Chapter 3, Part 7, School Construction; and
   5. (e) Section 53E-3-707, which requires the Board to adopt a school construction manual.

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

   1. (a) provide specific provisions for the oversight of permanent or temporary public school construction and renovation; and
   2. (b) identify responsibilities of an LEA governing board in the school construction process.
3. (3) This Rule R277-471 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: educational facilities

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 5, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(3); 53E-3-706; 53E-3-707; 10-9a-305; 53F-2-202(4)(d)