Section R277-706-3 - Regional Education Service Agencies(1) Two or more school districts may enter into an interlocal agreement and form regional education service agency as described in Section 53G-4-410.(2) An interlocal agreement described in Subsection (1) shall confirm or formalize a RESA as described in Subsection 53G-4-410(4) as of the effective date of the agreement.(3) A RESA may provide services and participate in programs consistent with state law and Board rule, including: (a) apply for any grant or program in which an LEA may participate on behalf of its LEAs if the RESA has written consent from the LEAs that the RESA serves;(b) apply for any grant or program in addition to its LEAs in accordance with the Board rule implementing the grant or program;(c) recommend educators to USBE for licensing;(d) provide student services as approved by the RESA's board;(e) access, Board systems, on behalf of member LEAs, as approved by the Superintendent;(f) elect to participate as an employer for retirement programs in the Public Employees Contributory retirement program; (g) may receive services from or partner with any department, division, or agency of the state, including coverage through the Division of Risk Management in accordance with Subsection 53G-4-410(3)(c); and(h) may charge indirect costs to a state funded program as described in R277-424.(4) A RESA does not have authority over the LEAs which the RESA serves.Utah Admin. Code R277-706-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-21, effective 10/9/2014Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-21, effective 10/8/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 12/16/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/11/2022