Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-436 - Gang Prevention and Intervention Programs in the Schools
Section R277-436-3 - Application, Distribution of Funds, and Administrative Support

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-436-3

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) An LEA may apply for gang intervention funds by submitting a proposal on a form approved by the Superintendent.

(a) An school district may submit:
(i) a proposal for a single school; or

(ii) a single district-wide proposal.

(b) A charter school may apply individually or jointly with other charter schools.

(2) A proposal submitted in accordance with Subsection (1) shall:

(a) provide for distribution of funds to individuals schools;

(b) explain prevention and intervention activities and strategies planned for individual schools;

(c) identify the school's at-risk student population and demonstrate how the prevention and intervention strategies will benefit at-risk students; and

(d) demonstrate interagency collaboration between the LEA and other service providers.

(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:

(a) schools that demonstrate multiple risk factors for gang involvement; and

(b) schools with outcome data that show successful reduction of gang involvement.

(5) The Superintendent shall notify successful applicants of their awards by July 1 annually.

(6) An LEA or charter consortia may use up to 10% of its funding awarded in accordance with this rule for:

(a) administrative oversight; and

(b) professional development for licensed and non-licensed employees who directly engage in gang prevention or intervention activities.

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