R277-439-3. Application Process

(1) The Superintendent shall develop an application for an LEA that is interested in applying for prevention block grant funds. (2) An LEA may apply for the grant in a form and within the deadlines specified by the Superintendent. (3) The Superintendent shall distribute prevention block grant funds to a participating LEA based on funds available from the substance abuse prevention account and through the underage drinking and substance abuse prevention program restricted account as described in Section 53F-2-525 and Section 53F-9-304. (4) An LEA's application for the prevention block grant shall include the following: (a) the LEA's approach and rationale underlying the comprehensive prevention plan; (b) a demonstration of the LEA's specific prevention needs; (c) data that support the substance and cost of the LEA's comprehensive prevention plan; (d) the use of funds to implement the LEA's comprehensive prevention plan; and (e) specific outcomes that will be used to measure the success of the plan. (5) The Superintendent shall provide: (a) guidance to LEAs about designing and implementing the comprehensive prevention plan; (b) technical assistance to LEAs with prevention needs; and (c) targeted professional learning opportunities in evidence-based prevention practices.