Section R277-625-6 - Financial Assistance for a Qualifying Parent(1) An LEA that has elected to participate as described in Subsection R277-625-3(4)(b), may receive reimbursement for relevant services obtained by a qualifying parent who receives financial assistance.(2) An LEA may not receive reimbursement for a qualifying parent if:(a) the qualifying parent's student has begun to receive relevant services outside of the school setting before seeking reimbursement;(b) the LEA can provide the relevant services, including relevant services provided by a third party through a contract with the LEA;(c) except for as provided in Subsection (d), the qualifying parent has received reimbursement for the same relevant services within one year from the date the relevant services began for the student; or(d) an LEA may provide reimbursement to a qualifying parent for the same relevant services within one year from the date relevant services began for the student if: (i) the LEA has no other qualifying parents seeking reimbursement by April 1 and;(ii) has reimbursement funds remaining.(3) An LEA may not receive reimbursements that exceed the LEA's award amount as described in Subsection (4).(4) An LEA that has elected to participate as described in Subsection R277-625-3(4)(b), shall receive a total award amount based on need as determined by the Superintendent.(5) The Superintendent shall determine a participating LEA's need by considering the LEA's ability to support and provide mental health services for a student including: (a) the availability of mental health services within the LEA;(b) the availability of mental health services within the LEA's surrounding community;(c) the overall accessibility of mental health services for students within the LEA;(d) the current student demand for mental health services within an LEA; and(e) capacity of the LEA to meet existing and future student demands for mental health services.Utah Admin. Code R277-625-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024