2006 Utah Code - 53A-17a-120 — Appropriation for accelerated learning programs.

     53A-17a-120.   Appropriation for accelerated learning programs.
     (1) Money appropriated to the State Board of Education in Section 53A-17a-104 for accelerated learning programs shall be allocated to local school boards for the following programs:
     (a) programs in grades 1-12 for the gifted and talented;
     (b) concurrent enrollment; and
     (c) advanced placement.
     (2) (a) A school participating in the concurrent enrollment programs offered under Section 53A-15-101 shall receive on a per student basis up to $33.33 per quarter hour or $50 per semester hour for each hour of higher education course work undertaken at the school.
     (b) Each year the amounts specified in Subsection (2)(a) shall be adjusted in proportion to the increase in the value of the weighted pupil unit from the prior year established in Subsection 53A-17a-103(1).
     (3) (a) Districts shall spend monies for these programs according to rules established by the State Board of Education in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
     (b) The State Board of Education shall develop uniform and consistent policies for school districts to follow in utilizing advanced placement and concurrent enrollment monies.

Amended by Chapter 320, 2003 General Session