Section R277-214-1 - Authority and Purpose(1) This rule is authorized by:(a) Utah Constm9itution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;(b) Section 53E-6-506, which directs the Board to adopt rules regarding UPPAC duties and procedures; and(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) The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for evaluation of a licensure applicant's criminal background review. (3) If a licensed educator is charged with a misdemeanor or felony after receiving a license under Rule R277-301, the Executive Secretary shall review the matter with UPPAC in accordance with Rule R277-211 to determine how to proceed.(4) The standards and procedures of the Utah Administrative Procedures Act do not apply to this rule under the exemption of Subsection 63G-4-102(2)(d).Utah Admin. Code R277-214-1
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-17, effective 8/12/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-11, effective 5/24/2021