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; and
   3. (c) Subsection 53F-2-408(2), which requires the Board to establish a distribution formula for the expenditure of funds appropriated for the Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program.

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

   1. (a) to specify the procedures for distributing funds appropriated under Subsection 53F-2-408(2) to LEAs; and
   2. (b) to establish a method for an LEA to identify a gifted and talented student to receive extended or accelerated opportunities for the student to achieve growth annually at the highest level possible.
3. (3) This Rule R277-707 is categorized as Category 3 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: accelerated learning, enhancement programs, gifted and talented

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53F-2-408; 53E-3-401(4)