Utah Admin. Code 277-320-3

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R277-320-3 - Program Administration

(1) The Superintendent shall prepare an application for participation in the grant program and post the application on the Board website.

(2)

(a) An LEA shall submit an application, based upon the recommendation of a principal, to the Superintendent by the third Monday in May annually.

(b) A RESA may submit an application, based upon the recommendation of a principal, on behalf of one or more of its member LEAs.

(3) The Superintendent shall determine awards under the grant program taking into consideration the number of applicants and the needs of LEAs for grant program funds in each cohort and subject to the following:

(a) The Superintendent may allocate funds to an LEA or RESA annually as follows, subject to Subsection 53F-5-218(6)(a):

(i) up to $12,000 for a candidate in an undergraduate program; and

(ii) up to $14,000 for a candidate in a graduate program;

(b) The Superintendent may annually allocate FTE costs up to $9,000 per candidate per eligible semester subject to the internship limits established in Subsection 53F-5-218(6)(c);

(c) The Superintendent may award mentor stipends as follows:

(i) $500 for mentors serving 1-2 candidates;

(ii) $750 for mentors serving 3-4 candidates; and

(iii) $1,000 for mentors serving 5 candidates;

(d) The Superintendent may award stipends for school counselor assistants up to $7,000 annually.

(e) The Superintendent may annually allocate up to $150,000 for RESA administrative costs.

(5) An LEA applicant shall provide documentation of efforts by each candidate to maximize financial aid opportunities and programs, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(6) The Superintendent shall disburse approved funds to an LEA by July 1 annually.

(7) The Superintendent shall monitor LEA expenditures of program funds consistent with Rule R277-113:

(a) to ensure compliance with Section 53F-5-218 and this rule; and

(b) to collect data required for performance measures and required legislative reporting.

(8) An LEA shall maintain documentation of information required in Subsection (7) consistent with Rule R277-113.

(9) The Superintendent may reallocate any funds not expended by an LEA by the end of the fiscal year in which the funds were disbursed.

Utah Admin. Code R277-320-3

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-15, effective 7/20/2021

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-20, effective 10/11/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/11/2023