DAR File No. 41783

Education, Administration

Rule R277-493

Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 41783
Filed: 06/09/2017 12:30:43 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This new Rule R277-493 is created to provide standards and procedures for a grant program to support certain kindergarten supplemental enrichment programs as required by Title 53A, Chapter 15, Part 20, Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program (H.B. 168 from the 2017 General Session).

Summary of the rule or change:

Rule R277-493 defines terms and provides provisions for program administration.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Art X, Sec 3
• Section 53A-15-2003
• Section 53A-1-401

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Implementation of this new rule will likely not result in a cost or savings to the state budget. Funding for the program was provided for in the 2017 General Session under H.B. 168 for administration of the program.

local governments:

This new rule will likely not result in a cost or savings to local government. Funding for the program was provided for in the 2017 General Session under H.B. 168 for administration of the program.

small businesses:

This new rule will likely not result in a cost or savings to small businesses. The Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program applies to public education and does not affect businesses.

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

This new rule will likely not result in a cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. Funding for the program was provided for in the 2017 General Session under H.B. 168 for administration of the program.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There could be compliance costs in the form of withholding of funds for local education agencies (LEAs) participating in the program that fail to provide complete, accurate, and timely reporting as required by this rule. Any costs would be very speculative, and it is anticipated that LEAs will comply with the requirements of this rule.

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

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to businesses.

Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at angie.stallings@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:

07/31/2017

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2017

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent, Policy and Communication

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-493. Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program.

R277-493-1. Authority and Purpose.

(1) This rule is authorized by:

(a) Article X, Section 3 of the Utah Constitution, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

(b) Section 53A-1-401, which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

(c) Subsection 53A-15-2003(6), which directs the Board to adopt rules to implement the kindergarten supplemental enrichment program.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to make rules to establish reporting procedures and administer Title 53A, Chapter 15, Part 20, Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program.

 

R277-493-2. Definitions.

(1)(a) "Eligible school" has the same meaning as defined in Subsection 53A-15-2002(2).

(b) "Eligible school" does not include a school that receives funds under Section 53A-17a-167.

(2) "Kindergarten supplemental enrichment program" has the same meaning as defined in Subsection 53A-15-2002(4).

 

R277-493-3. Program Administration.

(1) An LEA with an eligible school may apply for kindergarten supplemental enrichment program by filing a grant application following a form approved by the Superintendent no later than May 15 annually.

(2) An application filed in accordance with Subsection (1) shall include:

(a) evidence of an eligible school's overall need for a kindergarten supplemental enrichment program based on the results of the eligible school's current kindergarten entry assessments and programming;

(b) a description of how the eligible school will use the Board approved uniform entry assessment to determine which students to target for the kindergarten supplemental enrichment program;

(c) a description of how the eligible school's program will coordinate with the Superintendent and LEA personnel to meet the annual reporting requirements of this rule;

(d) a description of how the eligible school will use funds to meet the requirements of Subsection 53A-15-2003(3);

(e) if an eligible school is applying based on their percentage of students experiencing intergenerational poverty, a description of the learning strategies the school will employ to design and implement a program that is developed with the unique needs of students experiencing intergenerational poverty in mind; and

(f) other information as requested by the Superintendent.

(3) If an eligible school has previously received funding through the kindergarten supplemental enrichment program, an application under Subsection (1) shall also include data from Board entry and exit exams to establish success in changing student outcomes in comparison to similarly situated peers who weren't able to receive the benefit of the kindergarten supplemental enrichment program.

(4) The Superintendent shall recommend distribution of funds by the Board in accordance with Subsection 53A-15-2003(1)(a).

(5) An eligible school that receives kindergarten supplement enrichment program funds shall comply with the assessment and reporting requirements of Section R277-489-5.

(6) The Superintendent shall require an eligible school that receives funds in accordance with this rule to demonstrate compliance with federal supplanting requirements.

 

KEY: kindergarten, supplementals, enrichments

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2017

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-401; 53A-15-2003(6)