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;
   3. (c) Subsection 53E-3-401(8)(a), which allows the Board to take corrective action against an education entity that fails to comply with Board rules; and
   4. (d) Subsection 53E-3-511(8), which requires the Board to ensure LEA inclusion of data in an LEA's Student Information System.
2. (2) The Superintendent shall perform certain data collection related duties essential to the operation of statewide educational accountability and financial systems as mandated in state and federal law.

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

   1. (a) support the operation of required educational accountability and financial systems by ensuring timely submission of data by LEAs;
   2. (b) support the provision of equal opportunity for students;
   3. (c) support accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of data; and
   4. (d) ensure maintenance of basic contact and demographic information for each LEA and school.

KEY: data standards, reports, deadlines

Date of Last Change: May 8, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 5, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-301(d) and (e); 53E-3-401; 53E-3-401(8)(a); 53E-3-511(8)