Section R277-727-3 - School Meals Reimbursement(1) An LEA shall receive a state reimbursement for each meal served pursuant to a school meals program through a state reimbursement rate established by the Superintendent.(2) The Superintendent shall determine the state reimbursement rate by considering: (a) the previous year's state reimbursement rate;(b) statewide participation rates in school meals programs;(c) the amount of state liquor tax revenues collected pursuant to Subsection 32B-2-304(4); and(d) additional considerations established by the Board.(3) The Superintendent shall establish at least twice a year a flat rate per reimbursable meal served pursuant to a school meals program.(4) The Superintendent may establish an additional reimbursement rate if there is incremental state liquor tax revenue collected compared to the total collected amount in fiscal year 2021.(5) An LEA may receive an additional state reimbursement amount per reimbursable meal served if the LEA has established school meals programs enhancements including: (a) increased meal quality;(b) innovative meal access;(c) locally purchased products; or(d) improved meal presentation.(6) The Superintendent shall establish:(a) the qualifying criteria for an additional state reimbursement described in Subsection (4); and(b) appropriate monitoring procedures in accordance with Federal child nutrition laws(7) The Superintendent shall establish the additional state reimbursement rate by considering: (a) the previous year's additional state reimbursement rate;(b) participation rates of school meals programs for LEAs with school meals programs enhancements;(c) the amount of incremental state liquor tax revenues collected to be set aside; and(d) additional considerations established by the Board.Utah Admin. Code R277-727-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-13, effective 6/24/2021