(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 53F-4-207(2)(d), which requires the board to make rules to define primary exceptionalities; and
- (d) Section 53F-4-207, which requires an LEA to implement a digital early warning system to help identify students in need of academic assistance.
- (2) The purpose of this rule is to define primary exceptionalities for the term being used in the early warning program.
- (3) This Rule R277-627 is categorized as Category 2 as described in Rule R277-111.
KEY: early warning system, special education
Date of Last Change: April 8, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 7, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-4-207(2)(d); 53G-8-702.5