Utah Admin. Code R277-701-4 - Distribution and Use of Funds for AP and IB Programs
(1) The Superintendent shall distribute the
total allocation for Enhancement of Accelerated Students program as follows
after setting aside the requisite funding described in Subsection
53F-2-408.5(3):
(a) 40% of the total allocation to AP and IB
programs as described in Rule R277-701; and
(b) 60% of the total allocation to LEAs to
support Gifted and Talented programs as described in Rule R277-707.
(2)
(a) The Superintendent shall determine
funding to be awarded to an LEA's IB programs by:
(i) the number of IB programs at each school;
and
(ii) the exam costs for
students experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.
(b) The Superintendent shall determine 30% of
the funding to be awarded for LEA AP programs by:
(i) dividing the number of students enrolled
in an LEA's AP classes by the total enrollment of students in AP classes
throughout the state; and
(ii)
multiplying the result from Subsection (2)(b)(i) by 30% of the total AP
allocation.
(c) The
Superintendent shall determine 70% of the funding to be awarded for LEA AP
programs by:
(i) dividing the number of
students in the LEA receiving a three or higher on an AP examination by the
total number of students receiving a three or higher on an AP examination
throughout the state; and
(ii)
multiplying the result from Subsection (2)(c)(i) by 70% of the total AP
allocation.
(3)
An LEA may use the LEA's allocation of funds for:
(a) professional learning for
teachers;
(b) identification of
underrepresented students;
(c)
Advanced Placement courses;
(d)
International Baccalaureate programs; or
(e) International Baccalaureate test fees of
eligible low-income students.
(4) An LEA shall use at least a portion of
the LEA's allocation for Advanced Placement test fees of eligible low-income
students, as defined in Section 53F-2-408.5.
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