Utah Admin. Code R277-462-4 - School Counseling Program Approval and Qualifying Criteria

(1) To qualify for a funding distribution outlined in Subsection (2), an LEA shall:

(a) have a plan for college and career readiness consistent with Sections 53E-2-304 and R277-462-5;

(b) have an approved student success framework described in Section 53G-7-1304;

(c) at least once every six years, participate in an on-site program review conducted by the Superintendent which shall assess the components of the program as outlined in Section R277-462-3:

(i) collaborative classroom instruction;

(ii) implementation of the plan for college and career readiness;

(iii) program contribution to achieving the student success framework;

(iv) systemic dropout prevention; and

(v) overall administration of the program.

(d) at least once every three years conduct an internal on-site review consistent with elements of the on-site review conducted by the Superintendent;

(e) ensure the school's program is self-evaluated annually;

(f) participate in statewide trainings provided by the Superintendent;

(g) provide adequate resources and program management to each program within the LEA;

(h) conduct a program needs assessment with relevant stakeholders at least once every three years;

(i) submit an annual school-based data project demonstrating program or intervention effectiveness by June 15;

(j) provide evidence of LEA governing board approval of the program;

(k) demonstrate parental involvement in the program including advisory council participation;

(l) integrate collaborative classroom instruction consistent with standards identified by the LEA;

(m) maintain the required school counselor to student ratio described in Section R277-462-6;

(n) design a program that includes the needs of diverse students; and

(o) provide assistance for students in career literacy and future decision-making skills.

(2) An LEA that meets the requirements in Subsection (1) may receive a funding distribution as follows:

(a) a WPU base for the first 400 students; and

(b) a per student distribution for each additional student beyond 400 students, up to 1,200 students.

(3) An LEA shall use the October 1 enrollment count of the previous fiscal year when determining the distribution amount to request.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-462-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/31/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 12/16/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-12, effective 6/7/2024 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-24, effective 12/10/2024