Section R277-436-3 - Application, Distribution of Funds, and Administrative Support(1) An LEA may apply for Juvenile Gang and Other Violent Crime Prevention and Intervention funds by submitting a proposal on a form approved by the Superintendent.(2) A proposal submitted in accordance with Subsection (1) shall: (a) identify the targeted student population and demonstrate how the prevention and intervention strategies will benefit the student population;(b) explain prevention and intervention activities and strategies planned to address identified issues;(c) demonstrate collaboration between the LEA and local law enforcement agencies and community prevention providers; and(d) explain how an LEA plans to use the funds.(3) The Superintendent shall award gang intervention funds based on proposals submitted in accordance with Subsection (1), and subject to the annual legislative appropriation.(4) The Superintendent shall give priority in awarding funds to an LEA that: (a) demonstrates collaborative efforts with local law enforcement agencies and community prevention providers;(b) uses state agency data as defined in Subsections 53F-2-410(4)(a)(i) and 53F-2-410(3)(a)(i) that demonstrate multiple risk factors for gang involvement;(c) defines how the LEA will implement activities funded by the grant to increase protective factors for students at risk of gang involvement; and(d) uses data to evaluate that the activities implemented are successful and that there is a reduction of gang involvement from previous years.(5) The Superintendent shall determine the percentage of funds awarded based on: (a) the number of LEAs that apply; and(b) the application components as described in Subsection (4).(6) The Superintendent shall notify successful applicants of their awards annually.Utah Admin. Code R277-436-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-15, effective 7/9/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-22, effective 11/7/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-16, effective 8/7/2024