Utah Admin. Code R277-630-4 - Process to Become an Alternative Provider

(1) An LEA or third-party organization applying to become an alternative provider shall use the process designated by the Superintendent and shall include the following within the application submission:

(a) the applicant's Board approved instructional materials;

(b) the name of the instructional materials to be utilized;

(c) a process for ensuring fidelity to the instructional materials; and

(d) the process used to ensure that all staff responsible for instruction are trained:

(i) in the specific curriculum being presented; and

(ii) in reporting child abuse and neglect as defined in Section 76-5-109.

(2) An LEA or third-party organization applying to become an alternative provider may not be the same as the primary provider.

(3) An LEA or third-party organization applying to become an alternative provider may be an LEA who utilizes staff to provide the training.

(4) The approval for alternative provider status is valid for three years.

(5) An LEA or third-party organization renewing alternative provider status after three years shall provide in the application:

(a) all the requirements listed in Subsection (2); and

(b) a written favorable recommendation from an LEA administrator.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-630-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-24, effective 12/10/2024