DAR File No. 42995

Education, Administration

Rule R277-619

Student Leadership Skills Development

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 42995
Filed: 06/14/2018 03:15:16 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule is to provide criteria, procedures, and timelines for the Utah State Board of Education (Board) to designate schools and grant awards to facilitate elementary school participation in the pilot Student Leadership Skills Development program. Rule R277-619 is amended to provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies.

Summary of the rule or change:

Rule R277-619 is amended to provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Article X Section 3
• Subsection 53F-2-508(4)
• Subsection 53E-3-401(4)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

These rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on state government revenues or expenditures because they provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies. These changes will not alter the program, but they do clarify that the program is subject to legislative appropriation because the Legislature is not providing funding for the program currently.

local governments:

These rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on local government revenues or expenditures because they provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies. These changes will not alter the program for local education agencies (LEAs), but they do clarify that the program is subject to legislative appropriation because the Legislature is not providing funding for the program currently.

small businesses:

These rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on small businesses' revenues or expenditures because they provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies. This rule applies to a program for LEAs and does not affect small businesses.

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

These rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on other individuals' revenues or expenditures because they provide technical, conforming, and stylistic changes in accordance with the Rulewriting Manual for Utah and Board policies. This rule applies to a program for LEAs and does not affect other individuals.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons.

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

There are 1,241 entities with a NAICS code 611110 (Elementary and Secondary Schools) operating in Utah according to a "Firm Find Data" search through Utah's Department of Workforce Services. Most of the entities in the list are schools including public schools, charter schools, and private schools. Of the 1,241 entities, there are 15 private businesses, all of which are small businesses (there are no large businesses with a NAICS code 611110). These rule changes apply to a program for LEAs and will not have a fiscal impact on large or small businesses. The Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations at the Utah State Board of Education, Natalie Grange, has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

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 801-538-7550, 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:

07/31/2018

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2018

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent of Policy

Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*

Fiscal Costs	FY 2019	FY 2020	FY 2021
State Government	$0	$0	$0
Local Government	$0	$0	$0
Small Businesses	$0	$0	$0
Non-Small Businesses	$0	$0	$0
Other Person	$0	$0	$0
Total Fiscal Costs:	$0	$0	$0
Fiscal Benefits
State Government	$0	$0	$0
Local Government	$0	$0	$0
Small Businesses	$0	$0	$0
Non-Small Businesses	$0	$0	$0
Other Persons	$0	$0	$0
Total Fiscal Benefits:	$0	$0	$0
Net Fiscal Benefits:	$0	$0	$0

 

*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described in the narrative. Inestimable impacts for Non - Small Businesses are described in Appendix 2.

 

Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non - Small Businesses

There are zero large businesses with a NAICS code 611110 (Elementary and Secondary Schools). There are 1,241 entities with a NAICS code 611110 operating in Utah according to a "Firm Find Data" search through Utah's Department of Workforce Services. Most of the entities in the list are schools including public schools, charter schools, and private schools. Of the 1,241 entities, there are 15 private businesses, all of which have fewer than 50 employees so qualify as small businesses. Thus, these rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on large businesses' revenue or expenditures because there are no applicable large businesses and it does not require any expenditures of or generate any revenues for large businesses.

 

The Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations at the Utah State Board of Education, Natalie Grange, has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

 

 

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-619. Student Leadership Skills Development.

R277-619-[2]1. Authority and Purpose.

[A.](1) This rule is authorized [under]by:

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

(b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to execute rules to carry out its duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

(c) Subsection 53[A-17a-169]F-2-508(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.](2) 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-[1]2. Definitions.

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

[B.](1) "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 S ubsection 53[A-17a-169]F-2-508(5)(a) for first year applicants.

[C.](2) "Student leadership skills development program" or "Program" means a program established in accordance with Section 53F-2-508 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.]

 

R277-619-3. School Selection Criteria.

[A.](1) [Elementary Schools]An elementary school that include s any combination of grades K-6 [shall be eligible for the program]may apply for program funds.

[B.](2) An applicant school shall provide a completed application for its pilot program, [that]which shall:

([1]a) indicate how the program will develop:

(i) communication skills[,];

(ii) teamwork skills;

(iii) interpersonal skills;

(iv) initiative and self-motivation;

(v) goal setting skills;

(vi) problem solving skills; and

(vii) creativity;

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

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

(d) explain how the school will provide matching funds as required under Subsection 53F-2-505(5)(a).

([4]d) provide additional information requested by the [USOE]Superintendent on the application including selection criteria and assurances provided in S ubsection 53[A-17a-169]F-2-508(5).

 

[R277-619-4. Required Matching Funds.

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

 

R277-619-[5]4 . School Selection and Criteria.

[A. The USOE shall provide an application for the Student Leadership Skills Development pilot program before June 15 annually.

B. LEAs shall return completed applications to the USOE before August 15 annually.]

(1) The Superintendent shall set application and funding deadlines based on funding availability.

[C.](2) The [USOE]Superintendent shall screen all applications for compliance with all state laws, this Rule R277-619 , and application requirements.

[D.](3) The [USOE]Superintendent may seek the participation and advice of an independent evaluating committee in recommending applications for funding.

(4) The Board shall make final school funding selections[consistent with the criteria of Section 53A-17a-169 and R277-619].

[E.](5) Subject to legislative appropriation, [T]the Board shall determine the final number of schools and amounts per school not to exceed $10,000 per school for first year applicants and $20,000 per school for second year applicants, based on the number and quality of applications.

[F. The Board shall select and notify funded applicants before September 1 annually.

G. The USOE may adjust application timelines from year to year as necessary.

H. 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: [October 9, 2014]2018

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; [ 53A-17a-169(4); ]53[ A-1 ] E-3 -401[ (3) ] (4); 53F-2-508