Section 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.Utah Admin. Code R277-439-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/7/2023