(a) As used in this part, “high-impact tutoring” means tutoring that is aligned with tutoring quality standards, including without limitation tutoring that is:

1. (1) Data-driven with student results, characteristics, and progress guiding decision making;
2. (2) Provided in groups of four (4) or fewer students or one-on-one;

3. (3) Provided:

   1. (A) For a minimum of three (3) times per week, at least thirty (30) minutes a session; or
   2. (B) A comparable model that provides direct tutoring based on specific skills needed;
4. (4) Provided by a consistent tutor or consistent set of tutors that sustain strong relationships with students;
5. (5) Implemented during the school day; and

6. (6)

   1. (A) Supplemental to core academic instruction and not a replacement for such instruction.
   2. (B) Supplemental instruction may include small group instructional time where students might otherwise be working independently.

(b) A public school district or an open-enrollment public charter school may annually apply for a high-impact tutoring grant to establish or expand a tutoring program that:

1. (1) Meets the definition of high-impact tutoring in subsection (a) of this section; and
2. (2) Drives strong outcomes for students.

(d) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school applying for funding under this section must provide a detailed plan in its application for how its tutoring program is or will be with respect to a prospective program:

1. (1) Data-driven with student results, characteristics, and progress guiding decision making;
2. (2) Using assessments throughout the school year to monitor student progress;
3. (3) Providing tutoring in small groups of four (4) or fewer students or one-on-one;
4. (4) Using a consistent tutor or a consistent set of tutors to provide tutoring to eligible students throughout the school year;

5. (5) Providing tutoring:

   1. (A) For a minimum of three (3) times per week, at least thirty (30) minutes a session; or
   2. (B) A comparable model that provides direct tutoring based on specific skills needed;

6. (6)

   1. (A) Implementing tutoring during the school day.
   2. (B) The tutoring is related to core academic instruction and supplements, not supplants, that core academic instruction; and
7. (7) Using trained tutors, as defined by the approved provider, to provide the tutoring.

(g)

1. (1) A public school district or open enrollment public charter school applying for a grant award under this section must specify in its grant application criteria:

   1. (A) Which students are eligible for its high-impact tutoring program; and
   2. (B) How those students are selected.
2. (2) The public school district or open-enrollment public charter school must consider without limitation the academic performance of student groups across grades and subjects within a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school and student assessment results, including standards-aligned or nationally normed student assessment results, as part of its eligibility and selection process.

(i) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school receiving grant funding under this part:

1. (1) Must comply with all state and federal laws with respect to the use of grant funds; and

2. (2) May spend tutoring program funds on:

   1. (A) Contracting with vendors that provide high-impact tutoring from a division-approved provider list;
   2. (B) Hiring or contracting for tutors or providing stipends or other incentives to paraprofessionals, retired teachers, and community organizations to ensure maximum tutoring capacity;
   3. (C) Covering administrative expenses; and
   4. (D) Covering costs associated with tech-enabled tutoring solutions such as:

(i) Licenses;

1. (ii) Software; and

   1. (iii) Related devices.

(j)

1. (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school receiving grant funding under this part must provide a funding match to support the high-impact tutoring program funding awarded by the division.
2. (2) The division may allow an in-kind match from the district or open-enrollment public charter school to meet the requirement set forth in this subsection.

(k)

1. (1) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school receiving funds for a high-impact tutoring program under this part must implement the approved tutoring program plan with fidelity, ensuring that eligible students receive the specified dosage of high-impact tutoring services.

2. (2) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that does not implement its approved program with fidelity may be ineligible for future grant funds.

   1. (l) A provider that fails to submit information required under this part or that is found to be ineffective due to failure to demonstrate improvement in eligible students for two (2) consecutive years shall be ineligible to participate in the high-impact tutoring grant program.

      1. (m) A public school district or open-enrollment public charter school that is found to be ineligible for grant funds after receiving funds from the division shall return grant funds to the division.