1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board;
   2. (b) Subsections 53E-3-501(1)(b) and (c), which direct the Board to make rules regarding competency levels, graduation requirements, curriculum, and instruction requirements; 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 consistent definitions;
   2. (b) provide alternative methods for a student to earn credit and alternate methods for schools to award credit;
   3. (c) provide rules and procedures for the assessment of all students as required by law; and
   4. (d) provide rules for a student to receive an alternative to a traditional diploma if appropriate criteria are met.
3. (3) This Rule R277-705 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Section 53E-3-501.

KEY: adult education, high school credits, graduation requirements

Date of Last Change: March 1, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 15, 2022

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