Utah Admin. Code R277-911-12 - Disbursement of Funds - Added Cost Funds

(1) Subject to remaining funds and pursuant to Subsection 53F-2-311(4), an LEA may receive an additional distribution for added costs of a CTE program after all other distributions have been allocated pursuant to Subsections 53F-2-311(2) and (3) as further described in this rule.

(2) An LEA's added cost distribution shall be a proportionate amount of the remaining funds calculated by:

(a) using the LEA's grades 9 through 12 aggregate membership in approved CTE programs from the previous school year to calculate a CTE average daily membership (ADM); and

(b) determining the LEA's proportionate amount of CTE ADM compared to the statewide CTE ADM.

(3) An LEA may not utilize the following for purposes of generating CTE ADM:

(a) travel time, except as described in Subsection R277-419-8(9)(b);

(b) a student who has yet to attend an approved CTE course;

(c) a student who has been absent, without excuse, for the previous 10 days; and

(d) for student enrollment in courses taken outside of the regular school day or school year.

(4) Except as provided for in Rules R277-462, R277-915, and R277-916, an LEA that experiences CTE membership growth of 1-10% from the LEA's previous CTE ADM shall qualify for a growth factor equivalent to the growth percentage to be applied to the LEA's added cost distribution amount described in Subsection (2).

(5) An LEA that receives an added cost distribution shall maintain records to accurately demonstrate:

(a) the entry and exit date of each student; and

(b) whether a student has been absent from a CTE course ten consecutive days.

(6) An LEA shall maintain electronic records, including data system records, for each CTE program which shall include:

(a) LEA name;

(b) school name;

(c) teacher of each CTE course;

(d) each CTE course name;

(e) each CTE course core code;

(f) each CTE course section;

(g) semester each CTE course is offered;

(h) period the student had each CTE course;

(i) student membership;

(j) total enrollments; and

(k) total membership.

(7) An LEA that receives an added cost distribution shall only use the funds for the following expenditures:

(a) instructional and program materials and supplies;

(b) equipment necessary to the program above and beyond equipment provided to non-CTE classrooms;

(c) CTE Instructor salaries;

(d) contracted services for equipment service and specialized program needs; and

(e) professional expenses for CTE-related professional learning, professional organizations, and CTSOs.

(8) Programs and courses provided through technical colleges and degree granting institutions may not qualify for an added cost distribution unless approved by the Superintendent.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-911-12

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/22/2022