Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-462 - School Counseling Program
Section R277-462-4 - School Counseling Program Approval and Qualifying Criteria

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-462-4

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) To qualify for a funding distribution outlined in subsection (2), an LEA shall:

(a) have a plan for college and career readiness consistent with Section 53E-2-304 and R277-462-5;

(b) have an approved student success framework described in Section 53G-7-1304;

(c) participate in an on-site program review conducted by the Superintendent which shall:
(i) at least once every six years, be conducted with an LEA's accreditation review described in R277-410; and

(ii) assess the following components of the program:
(A) collaborative classroom instruction;

(B) implementation of the plan for college and career readiness;

(C) program contribution to achieving the student success framework;

(D) systemic dropout prevention; and

(E) overall administration of the program.

(d) at least once every three years conduct an internal on-site review consistent with elements of the on-site review conducted by the Superintendent;

(e) ensure school's program is self-evaluated annually;

(f) participate in statewide trainings provided by the Superintendent;

(g) provide adequate resources and program management to each program within the LEA;

(h) conduct a program needs assessment with relevant stakeholders at least once every three years including school-based data projects demonstrating program or intervention effectiveness;

(i) provide evidence of LEA governing board approval of the program;

(j) demonstrate parental involvement in the program including advisory committee participation;

(k) integrate collaborative classroom instruction consistent with student success framework and standards identified by the program model;

(l) maintain the required school counselor to student ratio described in Section R277-462-6;

(m) design a program that includes the needs of diverse students; and

(n) provide assistance for students in career literacy and future decision-making skills.

(2) An LEA that meets the requirements in subsection (1) may receive a funding distribution as follows:

(a) a WPU base for the first 400 students; and

(b) a per student distribution for each additional student beyond 400 students, up to 1200 students.

(3) An LEA shall use the October 1 enrollment count of the previous fiscal year when determining the distribution amount to request.

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