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-3-501(1)(c)(v), which requires the Board to establish rules and minimum standards for public schools including instructional materials; and
   3. (c) 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:

   1. (a) provide the minimum standards for an LEA's instructional materials policies and accompanying procedures for instructional material selection and reconsideration;
   2. (b) provide a process for statewide removal of objective sensitive materials; and
   3. (c) provide a process for compliance and reporting.
3. (3) This rule is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: instructional materials, material selection, policy and procedures

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(c)(v); 53E-3-401(4)