Utah Admin. Code 277-464-4

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R277-464-4 - Time Allotment for Direct and Indirect Services
(1) An LEA shall ensure the time allotment for implementation of a school's program be allocated in the following ways:
(a) 85% of a school program's aggregate time is devoted to providing direct services to students, including:
(i) collaborative classroom instruction;
(ii) assisting in creating a plan for college and career readiness;
(iii) dropout prevention efforts, including student social and emotional supports; and
(iv) providing supports for a student's needs consistent with the program; and
(b) no more than 15% of a school program's aggregate time is devoted to indirect services including:
(i) faculty meetings;
(ii) administrative duties related to the program;
(iii) professional development of a school counselor; and
(iv) leadership meetings.
(2) An LEA shall ensure all direct and indirect services are consistent with the listed appropriate usage of time provided in the School Counselor Services document incorporated by reference in Section R277-464-3.
(3) An LEA shall ensure all appropriate and prohibited inappropriate activities are consistent with the School Counselor Services document incorporated by reference in Section R277-464-3, including the elimination of non-school counseling duties such as test coordination and administration.
(4) An LEA that receives funds pursuant to Rule R277-462 shall be subject to the requirements of this rule and all additional requirements as described in Rule R277-462.

Utah Admin. Code R277-464-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-23, effective 11/8/2019
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-12, effective 6/7/2024
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024