R277-462-4. School Counseling Program Approval and Qualifying Criteria

(1) To qualify for a funding distribution outlined in Subsection (2), an LEA shall: (a) have a plan for college and career readiness consistent with Sections 53E-2-304 and R277-462-5; (b) have an approved student success framework described in Section 53G-7-1304; (c) at least once every six years, participate in an on-site program review conducted by the Superintendent which shall assess the components of the program as outlined in Section R277-462-3: (i) collaborative classroom instruction; (ii) implementation of the plan for college and career readiness; (iii) program contribution to achieving the student success framework; (iv) systemic dropout prevention; and (v) overall administration of the program. (d) at least once every three years conduct an internal on-site review consistent with elements of the on-site review conducted by the Superintendent; (e) ensure the school's program is self-evaluated annually; (f) participate in statewide trainings provided by the Superintendent; (g) provide adequate resources and program management to each program within the LEA; (h) conduct a program needs assessment with relevant stakeholders at least once every three years; (i) submit an annual school-based data project demonstrating program or intervention effectiveness by June 15; (j) provide evidence of LEA governing board approval of the program; (k) demonstrate parental involvement in the program including advisory council participation; (l) integrate collaborative classroom instruction consistent with standards identified by the LEA; (m) maintain the required school counselor to student ratio described in Section R277-462-6; (n) design a program that includes the needs of diverse students; and (o) provide assistance for students in career literacy and future decision-making skills. (2) An LEA that meets the requirements in Subsection (1) may receive a funding distribution as follows: (a) a WPU base for the first 400 students; and (b) a per student distribution for each additional student beyond 400 students, up to 1,200 students. (3) An LEA shall use the October 1 enrollment count of the previous fiscal year when determining the distribution amount to request.