Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program.

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  • (1) As used in this section, "local education agency" or "LEA" means:
    • (a) a school district; or
    • (b) a charter school.
  • (2)
    • (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules to establish a formula to distribute money appropriated for the Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program.
    • (b) The state board shall consult with LEAs before making the rules described in Subsection (2)(a).
  • (3) A distribution formula adopted under Subsection (2) shall:
    • (a) include an allocation of money for gifted and talented programs; and
    • (b) prioritize funding to increase access to gifted and talented programs for groups of students who are underrepresented in gifted and talented programs.
  • (4) A school district or charter school shall use money distributed under this section to enhance the academic growth of students whose academic achievement is accelerated.
  • (5) The state board shall develop performance criteria to measure the effectiveness of the Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program.
  • (6) If a school district or charter school receives an allocation of less than $10,000 under this section, the school district or charter school may use the allocation as described in Section 53F-2-206.




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