2011 Utah Code
Title 53A State System of Public Education
Chapter 1 Administration of Public Education at the State Level
Section 708 Grants for online delivery of U-PASS tests.

53A-1-708. Grants for online delivery of U-PASS tests.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Summative tests" means tests administered near the end of a course to assess overall achievement of course goals.
(b) "Uniform online summative test system" means a single system for the online delivery of summative tests required under U-PASS that:
(i) is coordinated by the Utah State Office of Education;
(ii) ensures the reliability and security of U-PASS tests; and
(iii) is selected through collaboration between Utah State Office of Education and school district representatives with expertise in technology, assessment, and administration.
(c) "U-PASS" means the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students.
(2) The State Board of Education may award grants to school districts and charter schools to implement a uniform online summative test system to enable parents of students and school staff to review U-PASS test scores by the end of the school year.
(3) (a) Grant money may be used to pay for any of the following, provided it is directly related to implementing a uniform online summative test system:
(i) computer equipment and peripherals, including electronic data capture devices designed for electronic test administration and scoring;
(ii) software;
(iii) networking equipment;
(iv) upgrades of existing equipment or software;
(v) upgrades of existing physical plant facilities;
(vi) personnel to provide technical support or coordination and management; and
(vii) teacher professional development.
(b) Equipment purchased in compliance with Subsection (3)(a), when not in use for the online delivery of summative tests required under U-PASS may be used for other purposes.
(4) The State Board of Education may award grants only to school districts and charter schools that intend to implement a uniform online summative test system.
(5) The State Board of Education shall make rules:
(a) establishing procedures for applying for and awarding grants;
(b) specifying how grant money shall be allocated among school districts and charter schools that qualify to receive grants under Subsection (4); and
(c) requiring reporting of grant money expenditures and evidence showing that the grant money has been used to implement a uniform online summative test system.
(6) If a school district or charter school uses grant money for purposes other than those stated in Subsection (3), the school district or charter school is liable for reimbursing the State Board of Education in the amount of the grant money improperly used.