(1) This rule is authorized by:
- (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
- (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;
- (c) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(b)(v), which requires the Board to establish rules concerning discipline and control;
- (d) Section 53E-3-509, which requires the Board to adopt rules that require a local school board or governing board of a charter school to enact gang prevention and intervention policies for all schools within the board's jurisdiction;
- (e) Section 53G-8-702, which requires the Board to adopt rules regarding training programs for school principals; and
- (f) Section 53G-8-202, which directs local school boards and charter school governing boards to adopt conduct and discipline policies and directs the Board to develop model policies to assist local school boards and charter school governing boards.
- (2) The purpose of this rule is to outline requirements for an LEA's discipline policy and related plans.
- (3) This Rule R277-609 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.
KEY: disciplinary actions, prohibited student behavior
Date of Last Change: March 10, 2026
Notice of Continuation: September 13, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-501(1)(b)(v); 53E-3-509; 53G-8-202; 53G-8-702; 53G-8-302