DAR File No. 40348

Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees

Rule R661-10

Utah Navajo Trust Fund Short-Term Training Program

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 40348
Filed: 04/21/2016 05:05:14 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is required by Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a).

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule outlines the requirements to receiving funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to state budget as a result of this rule because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government as a result of this rule because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

small businesses:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses as a result of this rule because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

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 as a result of this rule because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

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

There is no fiscal impact on businesses because the rule sets out the requirements for individuals to obtain funding from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund for short-term training programs.

David Damschen, State Treasurer

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

Navajo Trust Fund
TrusteesRoom 180
350 N State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Katharine Kinsman at the above address, by phone at 801-366-0140, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

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:

06/14/2016

This rule may become effective on:

06/21/2016

Authorized by:

David Damschen, State Treasurer

R661. Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees.

R661-10. Utah Navajo Trust Fund Short-Term Training Program.

R661-10-101. Objective.

The Short-Term Training (STT) Program is established to assist adults interested in improving their job skills and marketability through short-term (up to six months) specialized training programs which offer hands-on training in an institutional setting.

(1) Eligible training programs include, but are not limited to: certification for CDL (truck driver training), contractor's license, electrician and plumbers training, welding, natural gas compression training, safety awareness programs, or petroleum technology. To be eligible the training program must be offered by a licensed, registered, or accredited vocational-technology institute or center.

(2) The STT program is not intended for college degree- seeking students.

 

R661-10-201. UNTF STT Funding.

UNTF STT funding is a supplemental funding source which must be matched with other funding sources.

(1) The maximum UNTF contribution amount will be determined in each fiscal year of the UNTF annual budget.

(a) The UNTF contribution shall not exceed 50% of the total cost for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and for living expenses per program attended.

(b) UNTF contribution may also provide for living expenses which if provided shall not exceed $5000 per month, which shall be disbursed by the institution on a monthly basis during the training program.

(2) Applicants may only receive STT funding one time.

 

R661-10-301. Application Process.

(1) Applications shall include:

(a) A residency verification form completed and signed by the applicants Utah Chapter;

(b) A program description for the use of the STT funds and a brochure or information sheet of the program UNTF scholarship application, with the Financial Needs Analysis completed by the institution;

(c) Official transcript from the highest level educational facility attended;

(d) Highest grade completed in High School, GED, or post-high school educational institution last attended;

(e) A referral document from an agency proposing the training and/or the entity proposing the match-funding or acceptance documents from a vocational institution; and,

(f) Documentation which validates a programs' potential for job placement.

(2) All applications are to be submitted to UNTF for review at least thirty (30) calendar days before the training start-up date.

 

R661-10-401. Reporting.

Applicants shall report to UNTF any job offer accepted after completion of the program.

 

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), short-term training program

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2016

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)