R277-633-4. Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Grant Program

(1) The Board shall administer the grant program to assist LEAs in implementing cardiac emergency response plans (CERP) in accordance with Section 53G-9-216 subject to legislative appropriations. (2) An LEA may apply for a grant by submitting an application in a manner prescribed by the Superintendent. (3) The Superintendent shall: (a) prepare and make available a grant application; (b) review applications starting on July 1, 2026; (c) prioritize the grant distribution first to high needs schools and second to rural schools; and (d) allocate grant funds on a first-come, first-served basis for LEAs with a demonstrated need. (4) An LEA that applies for the grant shall include in their application: (a) a copy of their CERP plans for each school in their LEA that contain the evidence-based core elements and meet the requirements of Subsection 53G-9-216(3); (b) the intended use of funds; (c) if applying as a high needs school, provide data and evidence of high need qualifications; (d) evidence of compliance with Subsection 53G-9-216(4); and (e) any additional information required by the Superintendent. (5) In awarding grants, the Superintendent shall give priority to applicants that demonstrate need. (a) For purposes of this rule, demonstrated need is considered to be LEAs seeking to use the funds for the following items in this order: (i) the purchase of an AED; (ii) AED maintenance, including pads and battery replacement; (iii) the purchase of CPR training kits or CPR training for faculty and staff; (iv) basic first aid training; and (v) educational materials. (6) The Superintendent shall allocate and encumber funds for an LEA that qualify and are selected for this grant. (7) An LEA may be reimbursed from their allocation of grant money for activities and equipment that further promote CERP preparedness, including: (a) the purchase of an AED; (b) AED maintenance, including pads and battery replacement; (c) the purchase of CPR training kits or CPR training for faculty and staff; (d) basic first aid training; and (e) educational materials. (8) An LEA shall provide itemized receipts of expenses incurred between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 to receive a reimbursement from awarded funding. (9) An LEA that receives an allocation of CERP grant funds shall report all expenditures to the USBE and provide itemized receipts by September 1, 2027. (10) Funds that have not been used shall be reallocated to other grant applicants in accordance with Section 53G-9-216 and Rule R277-633.