Utah Admin. Code R277-618-3 - Application and Scoring Criteria

(1) Subject to legislative appropriation, an LEA may apply for the teen center grant.

(2) An LEA's application shall include the following:

(a) capacity of the LEA to staff the center with a FSW that will provide wrap-around services for the students;

(b) a demonstration of the ability to provide students, including students experiencing homelessness, with assistance, guidance, and connection to necessary resources;

(c) the ability to provide the services within the center, that may include:

(i) a food pantry that is community-based allowing access to food services;

(ii) showers and hygiene necessities;

(iii) laundry facilities, including a washer and dryer;

(iv) academic advisement, including:

(A) FAFSA applications for grants and loans; and

(B) work study funds available at universities and tech colleges;

(v) collaboration with community partners to provide access to:

(A) mental, dental, medical, and vision services;

(B) wellness space and resources;

(C) spiritual and religious resources; and

(D) technical job training before graduation;

(d) readiness of facilities to house a teen center at an eligible school, including general construction plans, if required;

(e) quantitative or qualitative data to demonstrate the need for a teen center;

(f) a budget outlining the intended use of the grant funds;

(g) a timeline for achieving an operational teen center; and

(h) ability to maintain and keep the teen center operational over time.

(3) An LEA shall apply for the grant in a form and within the deadlines specified by the Superintendent.

(4) An LEA's application shall be scored and ranked by the Superintendent based upon the overall:

(a) demonstrated need for a teen center;

(b) quality of the budget proposal and timeline as described in Subsection (2); and

(c) capacity to maintain an operational teen center, as described in Subsection (2).

(5) The Superintendent may prioritize schools that:

(a) serve any grade between 9-12; or

(b) prioritize services for students experiencing homelessness.

(6) The Superintendent shall select and notify grant awardees within 30 days of the application deadline.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-618-3

Repealed by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-17, effective 8/7/2017 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-20, effective 10/11/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/22/2023