DAR File No. 40614

Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees

Rule R661-19

Student Educational Enrichment Program

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 40614
Filed: 07/15/2016 11:55:05 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 provides UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

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 this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government as a result of this rule because this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

small businesses:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses as a result of this rule because this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

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 this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There is no compliance costs for affected persons as a result of this rule because this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

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

There is no fiscal impact on businesses as a result of this rule because this rule sets forth the requirements to obtain UNTF funding for extracurricular educational opportunities.

David Damschen, Treasurer

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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 kkinsman@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:

08/31/2016

This rule may become effective on:

09/07/2016

Authorized by:

David Damschen, State Treasurer

R661. Navajo Trust Fund, Trustees.

R661-19. Student Educational Enrichment Program.

R661-19-1. Student Educational Enrichment Program.

(1) The Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP) is established to assist students in grades 9-12. The objective of the SEEP program is to augment student interests in academic and/or career endeavors. SEEP funds are to be used for participation in education-related events or programs, and/or competitive educational expositions including, but not limited to, college summer prep programs, math, science, and technology expositions, job-shadowing, and industry production methods which are recommended by a school counselor(s) or principal.

(a) The intent of SEEP is to enrich students academically and only expenses related to the academic program are eligible for UNTF funds.

( b) SEEP is restricted to academic programs and/or events held in the contiguous United States.

(c) Each Utah Chapter may select and/or recommend eligible students to participate in the SEEP.

(i) The Chapter's Community Services Coordinator and a member of the Dine' Advisory Committee will coordinate with the school events coordinator or contact person to ensure that the proposed event is eligible for SEEP funds.

(ii) Only academic events or activities coordinated with the school events coordinator or contact person are eligible for SEEP funds. The school events coordinator or contact person shall be responsible for the proposal and for coordinating with the Chapter for submittal to UNTF.

(2) SEEP provides supplemental funding for group activities. The applicant must provide proof that the SEEP funds will be matched with other funding sources. Individual expenses will not be covered by SEEP.

(3) Application Process

(a) The UNTF Student Educational Enrichment proposal form shall be used to apply for UNTF SEEP Funds.

(b) The proposal shall contain the following:

(i) A list of participants approved by the chapter and verified to be on UNTF's Census Database;

(ii) A program activity description and how it will meet the objectives of the SEEP program; ;

(iii) A budget showing total program costs, including tuition or program fees, travel, meals, and other costs;

(iv) Match-funding participation from tribal, state, county or other agencies as part of overall budget, and amounts requested from UNTF;

(v) School events coordinator or contact person telephone number and mailing address

(vi) School's statement or other proof of liability insurance for the group activity;

(vii) Approval by the Principal; and,

(viii) A Chapter resolution.

(4) UNTF matching funds shall not exceed 25% of the total cost and shall not exceed $500.00 per eligible student.

(a) Checks will be payable to the school.

(b) The principal is required to sign the "Request for Payment" form.

(5) Each funded group shall submit a report to UNTF Staff demonstrating how the activity met the objectives of the SEEP program.

 

KEY: students, Student Educational Enrichment Program

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2016

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