R277-634-5. Citizenship Scholarship Program

(1) The Superintendent shall administer the program under the direction of the Board and shall implement this rule and Board policies governing the program. (2) The Superintendent shall establish and implement application procedures and deadlines, including: (a) application submission requirements; (b) required documentation, including citizenship grades and attendance records; and (c) procedures to verify applicant information with LEAs. (3) The Superintendent shall establish scholarship eligibility criteria that: (a) require demonstrated exemplary citizenship as reflected in citizenship grades described in Section 53E-4-208; (b) include student attendance as a component of eligibility; and (c) give priority to students who demonstrate sustained exemplary citizenship throughout high school. (4) The Superintendent shall administer the selection process using criteria and weighting adopted by the Board. (5) The Superintendent shall: (a) verify applicant eligibility using data collected from LEAs; and (b) coordinate with LEAs to resolve discrepancies in citizenship grade or attendance data. (6) The Superintendent shall administer scholarship awards, including: (a) notifying students of award decisions; and (b) coordinating with institutions within the state system of higher education. (7) The Superintendent shall distribute scholarship funds to eligible students attending an institution within the state system of higher education as provided in Section 53H-11-416 and Title 53H, Higher Education. (8) The Superintendent shall establish procedures for applicant appeals and record retention. (9) The Board may report to the Legislature on program administration and outcomes as required by Section 53H-11-416.