R277-722-4. Student Eligibility for Focused Graduation Pathway

(1) A candidate for the focused graduation pathway shall: (a) be at least 16 years of age; (b) be a junior or senior enrolled in high school; (c) be significantly behind in high school credits earned with: (i) at least 6 credits behind if a junior; or (ii) at least 3 credits behind if a senior; (d) demonstrate 9th grade reading level or higher on an assessment chosen by the LEA; (e) remain enrolled in a Utah k-12 school throughout the entirety of the pathway; (2) A FGP candidate shall participate in a formal meeting with applicable school staff where: (a) the policies and procedures surrounding the FGP are explained and (b)(i) parental consent to participate in the FPG is provided; or (ii) student consent if the student is a verified unaccompanied minor; (4) Consent to participate shall be voluntarily given.