DAR File No. 37746

Education, Administration

Rule R277-619

Student Leadership Skills Development

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 37746
Filed: 06/14/2013 10:27:33 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This new rule provides an application and award process consistent with S.B. 122, Student Leadership Skills Development, passed in the 2013 General Legislative Session.

Summary of the rule or change:

The new rule provides procedures for LEAs to apply for the Student Leadership Skills Development Program, school selection, and requires matching funds.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 53A-1-401(3)
• Subsection 53A-17a-169(4)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget. The Student Leadership Skills Development Program will be administered by existing Utah State Office of Education (USOE) staff within existing budgets.

local governments:

There will be costs to schools selected to participated in the Student Leadership Skills Development Program. The total appropriation for the Program is $250,000. The USOE expects to recommend approximately 25 schools for Utah State Board of Education selection for funding, allowing $10,000 per school plus matching funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per school.

small businesses:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses. This rule applies to public education and does not affect businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. Funding will be provided to schools.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons. Schools participating in the Student Leadership Skills Development Program will comply with program standards and procedures.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

I have reviewed this rule and I see no fiscal impact on businesses.

Martell Menlove, State Superintendent

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/31/2013

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2013

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-619. Student Leadership Skills Development.

R277-619-1. Definitions.

A. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

B. "Matching funds" means an amount of funds or services that shall be provided by an applicant in the Board application to meet the match requirement of Section 53A-17a-169(5)(a).

C. "Student leadership skills development" means a program to develop students' behaviors and skills vital for learning and career success and that will enhance a school's learning environment.

D. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of Education.

 

R277-619-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorized under Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board, by Section 53A-17a-169(4) which directs the Board to make rules for elementary school participation in this pilot grant program, and by Section 53A-1-401(3) which allows the Board to make rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

B. The purpose of this rule is to provide criteria, procedures and timelines for the Board to designate schools and grant awards to facilitate elementary school participation in the pilot Student Leadership Skills Development program.

 

R277-619-3. School Selection Criteria.

A. Elementary Schools that include any combination of grades K-6 shall be eligible for the program.

B. An applicant school shall provide a completed application for its pilot program that shall:

(1) indicate how the program will develop communication skills, teamwork skills; interpersonal skills; initiative and self-motivation; goal setting skills; problem solving skills; and creativity;

(2) estimate the number of students that will be served by the program;

(3) agree that the school will provide all data and information required by the USOE for evaluation and reporting purposes, as requested by the USOE;

(4) provide additional information requested by the USOE on the application including selection criteria and assurances provided in Section 53A-17a-169(5).

 

R277-619-4. Required Matching Funds.

A. The application shall explain how the school will provide matching funds to the amount requested by the applicant as required under Section 53A-17a-169(5)(a).

B. The applicant school shall assure the USOE that it shall meet the requirement for matching funds for the two-year duration of the pilot program.

C. The USOE application shall explain or require the nature of the match such as in kind, dollar for dollar, or other creative match options.

 

R277-619-5. School Selection and Criteria.

A. The USOE shall provide an application for the Student Leadership Skills Development pilot program by May 15, 2013.

B. Completed applications shall be returned to the USOE before June 17, 2013.

C. The USOE shall screen all applications for compliance with all state laws, R277-619 and application requirements.

D. The USOE may seek the participation and advice of an independent evaluating committee in recommending applications for funding. The Board shall make final school selections consistent with the criteria of Section 53A-17a-169 and R277-619.

E. The USOE expects to recommend approximately 25 schools for Board selection for funding, allowing $10,000 per school plus matching funds. Final number of schools and amounts per school, not to exceed $10,000 per school, shall be determined by number and quality of applications.

E. Funded applications shall be selected and notified by July 1, 2013.

F. The Board shall evaluate the program and report on findings consistent with 53A-17a-169(7)(a).

 

KEY: students, leadership skills

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2013

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53A-17a-169(4); 53A-1-401(3)