Section R277-701-5 - Distribution and Use of Funds for CE Programs(1) CE funds shall be allocated in accordance with Section 53F-2-409.(2) CE funds allocated to LEAs may not be used for any other program or purpose, except as provided in Section 53F-2-206 and after funds distribution as described in Subsection 53F-2-409(5)(c).(3) CE funding may not be used to fund a parent or student-initiated college-level course at an institution of higher education.(4) The Superintendent may not distribute CE funds to an LEA for reimbursement of a CE course: (a) that is not on the master course list;(b) for a student that has exceeded 30 semester hours of CE for the school year;(c) for a CE course repeated by a student; or(d) taken by a student: (i) who has received a diploma;(ii) whose class has graduated; or(iii) who has participated in graduation exercises.(5) An LEA shall receive a pro-rated amount of the funds appropriated for CE according to the number of semester hours successfully completed by students registered through the LEA in the prior year compared to the state total of completed CE hours.(6) An LEA's use of state funds for CE is limited to the following:(a) increasing access for groups of students who are underrepresented;(b) aid in professional development of an eligible CE instructor in cooperation with the participating USHE institution;(c) assistance with delivery costs for distance learning programs;(d) participation in the costs of LEA personnel who work with the program;(e) student textbooks and other instructional materials;(f) fee waivers for costs or expenses related to CE for fee waiver eligible students under Rule R277-407;(g) purchases by LEAs of classroom equipment required to conduct CE courses; and(h) other uses approved in writing by the Superintendent consistent with the law and purposes of this rule.(7) An LEA that receives program funds shall provide the Superintendent with the following: (a) end-of-year expenditures reports;(b) an annual report containing:(i) supervisory services and professional development provided by a USHE institution; and(ii) data as required by Section R277-701-12.(8) Appropriate reimbursement may be verified at any time by an audit of the LEA.Utah Admin. Code R277-701-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/24/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/22/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/7/2023