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 53G-7-221(9), which requires the Board to make rules establishing the reporting and monitoring requirements for an approved innovation school program;
   3. (c) Subsection 53G-7-222(4), which requires the Board to make rules establishing the approval criteria and process for the use of restricted funds in funding an approved innovation school program; and
   4. (d) 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 provide:

   1. (a) criteria the state board will use to:

      1. (i) evaluate an innovation plan's progress; and
      2. (ii) terminate an innovation plan;
   2. (b) requirements and process for reporting on a plan's progress; and
   3. (c) the approval process for a plan's funding if using the flexible funds option outlined in Section 53G-7-222.

KEY: innovation; regulatory sandbox; restricted funds

Date of Last Change: December 22, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53G-7-221(9); 53G-7-222(4); 53E-3-401(4)