(1) This rule is authorized by:
- (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board;
- (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities;
- (c) Section 53G-6-202, which requires that minors between the ages of 6 and 18 attend school during the school year;
- (d) Subsection 53G-6-302(6), which makes each school district or charter school responsible for providing educational services for all children of school age who reside in the school district or attend the school; and
- (e) the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, Title VII, Subtitle B, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 11431 through 11435.
- (2) The purpose of this rule is to ensure that homeless children or youth have the opportunity to attend school with as little disruption as reasonably possible.
- (3) This Rule R277-616 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.
KEY: compulsory education, students' rights
Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 15, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-6-302(6); 53G-6-303