1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public schools in the Board;
   2. (b) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(d), which directs the Board to establish rules for bus routes, bus safety and other transportation needs;
   3. (c) Sections 53F-2-402 and 53F-2-403, which provide for distribution of funds for transportation of public school students;
   4. (d) Section 53F-2-417, which directs the Board to make rules to implement rural school district transportation grants; and
   5. (e) 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.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to specify the standards under which school districts may qualify for and receive state transportation funds.
3. (3) This Rule R277-600 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: school buses, school transportation

Date of Last Change: February 9, 2026

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(d); 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-415; 53F-2-403