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-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law;
   3. (c) Section 53F-2-408.5, which requires the Board to establish a distribution formula for the expenditure of funds appropriated for Early College Programs; and
   4. (d) Section 53F-2-409, which directs the Board to provide for the distribution of concurrent enrollment dollars in rule.

2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to:

   1. (a) specify the procedures for distributing funds appropriated under Sections 53F-2-408.5 and 53F-2-409 to LEAs;
   2. (b) provide resources to LEAs for Early College Programs; and
   3. (c) specify the standards and procedures for concurrent enrollment courses and the criteria for funding appropriate concurrent enrollment expenditures.
3. (3) This Rule R277-701 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: early college program, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, concurrent enrollment

Date of Last Change: November 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-408.5; 53F-2-409