1. (1) The Superintendent shall award grants to LEAs and RESAs under the MASTER pilot program in accordance with Section 53F-5-222.

2. (2)(a) An LEA or RESA shall apply for a grant under the MASTER pilot program using an application provided by the Superintendent by June 30, 2024.

   1. (b) The Superintendent may accept applications again for the 2025-26 school year if additional funds remain undistributed.

3. (3) As part of the application, each LEA or RESA shall identify:

   1. (a) the program tier for which the LEA or RESA is applying;
   2. (b) a plan for use of the program funds; and
   3. (c) reporting and performance measures for evaluation of the LEA's or RESA's use of program funds.

4. (4) The Superintendent shall award grants under the MASTER pilot program, as follows:

   1. (a) up to $25,000 for a tier one grant applicant, with a 10% match;
   2. (b) up to $75,000 for a tier two grant applicant, with a 15% match; and
   3. (c) up to $150,000 for a tier three grant applicant, with a 20% match.
5. (5) An LEA or RESA shall use program funds as described in Subsection 53F-5-222(6).

KEY: MASTER pilot program, mentoring, support

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art. X, Sec. 3, 53E-3-401(4); 53F-5-222