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UT Code § 53F-3-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 3 - State Funding -- Capital Outlay Programs|Part 2 - Capital Outlay Programs|Section 203 - Capital Outlay Enrollment Growth Program created -- Distribution formulas -- Allocations.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-3-203. Capital Outlay Enrollment Growth Program created -- Distribution formulas -- Allocations.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Average annual net enrollment increase" means the quotient of:   (i)   (A) enrollment in the prior fiscal year, based on October 1 enrollment counts; minus     (B) enrollment in the year four years prior, based on October 1 enrollment counts; divided by       (ii) three.       (b) "Eligible district" or "eligible school district" means a school district that:   (i) has an average annual net enrollment increase; and     (ii) has a property tax base per ADM in the year two years prior that is less than two times the statewide average property tax base per ADM in the year two years prior.         (2) There is created the Capital Outlay Enrollment Growth Program to provide capital outlay funding to school districts experiencing net enrollment increases.     (3) For fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2008, the state board shall annually allocate appropriated funds to eligible school districts in accordance with Subsection (4).     (4) The state board shall allocate to an eligible school district an amount equal to the product of:   (a) the quotient of:   (i) the eligible school district's average annual net enrollment increase; divided by     (ii) the sum of the average annual net enrollment increase in all eligible school districts; and       (b) the total amount appropriated for the Capital Outlay Enrollment Growth Program in that fiscal year.      Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-3-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 3 - State Funding -- Capital Outlay Programs|Part 2 - Capital Outlay Programs|Section 204 - School Building Revolving Account.

 Effective 1/24/2018  53F-3-204. School Building Revolving Account.  The School Building Revolving Account is created as described in Section 53F-9-206, to provide short-term help to school districts to meet district needs for school building construction and renovation. Enacted by Chapter 2, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 1/24/2018  53F-4-101. Title.  This chapter is known as "State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives." Enacted by Chapter 2, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 1/24/2018  53F-4-102. Definitions. Reserved Enacted by Chapter 2, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 2 - Contracts|Section 201 - State board required to contract for a benchmark assessment system for reading.

 Effective 7/1/2020  53F-4-201. State board required to contract for a benchmark assessment system for reading.    (1)   (a) As described in Section 53E-4-307, the state board shall approve a benchmark assessment for use statewide by school districts and charter schools.     (b) The state board shall contract with one or more educational technology providers, selected through a request for proposals process, for a benchmark assessment system for reading described in Section 53E-4-307 that meets the requirements of this section.       (2) Subject to legislative appropriations, a benchmark assessment system for reading shall be made available to school districts and charter schools that apply to use a benchmark assessment for reading beginning in the 2011-12 school year.     (3) A benchmark assessment system for reading for students described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) be in a digital format;     (b) include benchmark assessments of reading proficiency to be administered at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of kindergarten and the grades for which the state board approves the benchmark assessment;     (c) include formative assessments to be administered every two to four weeks for students who are at high risk of not attaining proficiency in reading;     (d) align with the language arts core standards for Utah public schools adopted by the state board; and     (e) include a data analysis component hosted by the provider that:   (i) has the capacity to generate electronic information immediately and produce individualized student progress reports, class summaries, and class groupings for instruction;     (ii) may have the capability of identifying lesson plans that may be used to develop reading skills;     (iii) enables teachers, administrators, and designated supervisors to access reports through a secured password system;     (iv) produces electronic printable reports for parents and administrators; and     (v) has the capability for principals to monitor usage by teachers.        Amended by Chapter 14, 2020 Special Session 5
UT Code § 53F-4-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 2 - Contracts|Section 202 - College readiness diagnostic tool.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-202. College readiness diagnostic tool.    (1) The state board shall contract with a provider, selected through a request for proposals process, to provide an online college readiness diagnostic tool that is aligned with the college readiness assessment described in Section 53E-4-305.     (2) An online test preparation program described in Subsection (1):   (a)   (i) shall allow a student to independently access online materials and learn at the student's own pace; and     (ii) may be used to provide classroom and teacher-assisted instruction;       (b) shall provide online study materials, diagnostic exams, drills, and practice tests in an approach that is engaging to high school students;     (c) shall enable electronic reporting of student progress to administrators, teachers, parents, and other facilitators;     (d) shall record a student's progress in an online dashboard that provides diagnostic assessment of the content areas tested and identifies mastery of corresponding skill sets; and     (e) shall provide training and professional development to personnel in school districts and charter schools on how to utilize the online test preparation program and provide teacher-assisted instruction to students.       (3) The state board, school districts, and charter schools shall make the online test preparation program available to a student:   (a) beginning in the 2013-14 school year; and     (b) for at least one full year.      Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-206 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 2 - Contracts|Section 206 - Computer program for students with autism and other special needs.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-206. Computer program for students with autism and other special needs.    (1) To improve social skills and student achievement for students with autism and other special needs in pre-school through grade 2, the state board shall contract with a provider, selected through a request for proposals process, to provide computer software programs and activity manuals.     (2) In evaluating proposals submitted under Subsection (1), the state board shall:   (a) ensure that the state board's evaluation criteria weighs heavily the proposer's ability and experience to provide computer software programs and activity manuals to improve social skills and student achievement for students with autism and other special needs in pre-school through grade 2;     (b) consider, in evaluating the proposer's ability and experience, any quantitative and evaluative results from field testing, state tests, and other standardized achievement tests;     (c) ensure that the state board's evaluation criteria weighs heavily the proposer's ability to:   (i) collect data from each computer using the computer software, regardless of where the computer is located;     (ii) provide students access to the proposer's program from any computer with internet access;     (iii) enable reporting of student progress to administrators, teachers, parents, and other facilitators; and     (iv) record a student's progress in the computer software; and       (d) consider the extent to which the computer software program uses engaging animation to teach students.       (3) The state board shall provide the computer software programs and activity manuals procured under this section to school districts and charter schools that demonstrate a commitment by the school principal and staff to implement the computer software programs and activity manuals as prescribed by the provider.    Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 3 - Carson Smith Scholarship Program|Section 301 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-301. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Assessment team" means a team consisting of:   (a) the student's parent;     (b) the student's private school classroom teacher;     (c) special education personnel from the student's school district; and     (d) if available, special education personnel from the private school at which the student is enrolled.       (2) "Eligible private school" means a private school that meets the requirements of Section 53F-4-303.     (3) "Local Education Agency" or "LEA" means:   (a) a school district; or     (b) a charter school.       (4) "Preschool" means an education program for a student who:   (a) is age three, four, or five; and     (b) has not entered kindergarten.       (5) "Scholarship student" means a student who receives a scholarship under this part.     (6) "Value of the weighted pupil unit" means the amount established each year in statute that is multiplied by the number of weighted pupil units to yield the funding level for the basic state-supported school program.    Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-301.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 3 - Carson Smith Scholarship Program|Section 301.5 - Findings and purpose.

 Effective 1/24/2018  53F-4-301.5. Findings and purpose.  The Legislature finds that:   (1) the state system of public education as established and maintained under the state constitution shall be open to all children of the state;     (2) students with disabilities have special needs that merit educational alternatives which will allow students to learn in an appropriate setting and manner;     (3) those needs may include teachers trained in special teaching methods, small class sizes, and special materials, equipment, and classroom environments;     (4) parents are best equipped to make decisions for their children, including the educational setting that will best serve the interests and educational needs of their children;     (5) the establishment of this scholarship program is justified on the basis of funding the special needs of students with disabilities as with other programs similarly funded by the state for people with disabilities;     (6) children, parents, and families are the primary beneficiaries of the scholarship program authorized in this part and any benefit to private schools, sectarian or otherwise, is purely incidental;     (7) the scholarship program authorized in this part is:   (a) enacted for the valid secular purpose of tailoring a student's education to that student's specific needs;     (b) neutral with respect to religion;     (c) provides limited assistance to citizens who are then able to direct their resources to religious and secular schools solely as a result of their genuine and independent private choices; and     (d) in accordance with the best interests of the taxpayers and citizens of the state to encourage educational opportunities; and       (8) nothing in this part shall be construed as a basis for granting vouchers or tuition tax credits for any other students, with or without disabilities.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 3 - Carson Smith Scholarship Program|Section 305 - State board to make rules.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53F-4-305. State board to make rules.  In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules consistent with this part establishing:  (1) the eligibility of students to participate in the scholarship program;     (2) the application process for the scholarship program; and     (3) payment procedures to eligible private schools.    Amended by Chapter 408, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 3 - Carson Smith Scholarship Program|Section 306 - Enforcement and penalties.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-306. Enforcement and penalties.    (1)   (a) The state board shall require a private school to submit a signed affidavit assuring the private school will comply with the requirements of this part.     (b) If a school fails to submit a signed affidavit within 30 days of receiving notification that the school is an approved private school to receive the Carson Smith Scholarship, the state board may:   (i) deny the private school permission to enroll scholarship students; and     (ii) interrupt disbursement of or withhold scholarship payments.         (2) The state board may investigate complaints and convene administrative hearings for an alleged violation of this part.     (3) Upon a finding that this part was violated, the state board may:   (a) deny a private school permission to enroll scholarship students;     (b) interrupt disbursement of or withhold scholarship payments; or     (c) issue an order for repayment of scholarship payments fraudulently obtained.      Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 3 - Carson Smith Scholarship Program|Section 307 - Limitation on regulation of private schools.

 Effective 1/24/2018  53F-4-307. Limitation on regulation of private schools.  Nothing in this part grants additional authority to any state agency or LEA to regulate private schools except as expressly set forth in this part. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 4 - UPSTART|Section 403 - School district participation in UPSTART.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-403. School district participation in UPSTART.    (1) A school district may participate in UPSTART if the local school board agrees, or a private preschool provider may participate in UPSTART if the private preschool provider agrees, to work in cooperation with the contractor to provide administrative and technical support for UPSTART.     (2) A contractor may require a local school board or private preschool provider participating in UPSTART to enter into an agreement with the contractor to:   (a) dictate targets for program usage and terms for failure to meet those targets;     (b) determine data sharing terms; and     (c) agree to other reasonable terms required for successful implementation.      Amended by Chapter 342, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 4 - UPSTART|Section 404 - Family participation in UPSTART -- Priority enrollment.

 Affected by 63I-2-253 on 7/1/2022  Effective 5/28/2021  53F-4-404. Family participation in UPSTART -- Priority enrollment.    (1) The contractor shall:   (a) solicit families to participate in UPSTART through a public information campaign and referrals from participating school districts; and     (b) work with the Department of Workforce Services and the state board to solicit participation from families of qualifying participants to participate in UPSTART.       (2) Preschool children who participate in UPSTART shall:   (a) be from families with diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds;     (b) reside in different regions of the state in both urban and rural areas; and     (c) be given preference to participate if the preschool children are qualifying participants.       (3)   (a) In a contract entered into with an educational technology provider as described in Section 53F-4-402, the state board shall require the provider to prioritize enrollment of qualified participants based on a first come, first served basis.     (b) The state board shall provide a list of qualifying schools and qualifying preschools and other applicable information to the contractor for verification of qualifying participants.     (c) The contractor shall annually provide participant information to the state board as part of the verification process.     (d) A qualifying participant may obtain a computer and peripheral equipment on loan and receive free Internet service for the duration of the qualified participant's participation in UPSTART if the qualifying participant:   (i) is eligible to receive free or reduced lunch; and     (ii) the qualifying participant participates in UPSTART at home.         (4)   (a) The contractor shall make the home-based educational technology program available to families at a cost agreed upon by the state board and the contractor if the number of families who would like to participate in UPSTART exceeds the number of participants funded by the legislative appropriation.     (b) The state board and the contractor shall annually post on their websites information on purchasing a home-based educational technology program as provided in Subsection (4)(a).     (c) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(d), a preschool child may only participate in UPSTART through legislative funding once.     (d) Subsection (4)(c) does not apply to a preschool child who, in the 2021-2022 school year:   (i) is eligible for enrollment in kindergarten; or     (ii) is enrolled in kindergarten.        Amended by Chapter 14, 2021 Special Session 1
UT Code § 53F-4-406 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 4 - UPSTART|Section 406 - Audit and evaluation.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53F-4-406. Audit and evaluation.    (1) The state auditor shall every three years:   (a) conduct an audit of the contractor's use of funds for UPSTART; or     (b) contract with an independent certified public accountant to conduct an audit.       (2) The state board shall:   (a) require by contract that the contractor will open its books and records relating to its expenditure of funds pursuant to the contract to the state auditor or the state auditor's designee;     (b) reimburse the state auditor for the actual and necessary costs of the audit; and     (c) contract with an independent, qualified evaluator, selected through a request for proposals process, to evaluate the home-based educational technology program for preschool children.       (3) The evaluator described in Subsection (2)(c) shall use, among other indicators, assessment scores from an assessment described in Section 53F-2-507 to evaluate whether the contractor has effectively prepared preschool children for academic success as described in Section 53F-4-402.     (4) Of the money appropriated by the Legislature for UPSTART, excluding funds used to provide computers, peripheral equipment, and Internet service to families, no more than 7.5% of the appropriation not to exceed $600,000 may be used for the evaluation and administration of the program.    Amended by Chapter 171, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-407 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 4 - UPSTART|Section 407 - Annual report.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53F-4-407. Annual report.    (1) The state board shall make a report on UPSTART in accordance with Section 53E-1-201.     (2) The report shall:   (a) address the extent to which UPSTART is accomplishing the purposes for which it was established as specified in Section 53F-4-402; and     (b) include the following information:   (i) the number of families:   (A) volunteering to participate in the program;     (B) selected to participate in the program;     (C) requesting computers; and     (D) furnished computers;       (ii) the number of private preschool providers and public preschool providers participating in the program;     (iii) the frequency of use of the instructional software;     (iv) obstacles encountered with software usage, hardware, or providing technical assistance to families;     (v) student performance on entry and exit kindergarten assessments conducted by school districts and charter schools for students who participated in the home-based educational technology program and those who did not participate in the program; and     (vi) as available, the evaluation of the program conducted pursuant to Section 53F-4-406.        Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General SessionAmended by Chapter 324, 2019 General SessionAmended by Chapter 342, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53F-4-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53F - Public Education System -- Funding|Chapter 4 - State Funding -- Contracted Initiatives|Part 5 - Statewide Online Education Program|Section 501 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/5/2021  53F-4-501. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1)   (a) "Certified online course provider" means a provider that the state board approves to offer courses through the Statewide Online Education Program.     (b) "Certified online course provider" does not include an entity described in Subsections 53F-4-504(1)(a) through (c).       (2) "Credit" means credit for a high school course, or the equivalent for a middle school course, as determined by the state board.     (3) "Eligible student" means a student:   (a) who intends to take a course for middle school or high school credit; and     (b)   (i) who is enrolled in a district school or charter school in Utah; or     (ii)   (A) who attends a private school or home school; and     (B) whose custodial parent is a resident of Utah.           (4) "High school" means grade 9, 10, 11, or 12.     (5) "Middle school" means grade 7 or 8.     (6) "Online course" means a course of instruction offered by the Statewide Online Education Program through the use of digital technology.     (7) "Plan for college and career readiness" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-2-304.     (8) "Primary LEA of enrollment" means the LEA in which an eligible student is enrolled for courses other than online courses offered through the Statewide Online Education Program.     (9) "Released-time" means a period of time during the regular school day a student is excused from school at the request of the student's parent pursuant to rules of the state board.    Amended by Chapter 362, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 413, 2021 General Session