1. (1)(a) An LEA shall only receive WPUs in accordance with the formula provided in Subsection 53F-2-305(1)(a):

   1. (i) for an educator who holds at least a bachelor's degree; and

      1. (ii) to the extent an educator is qualified to work in the area the educator is assigned consistent with R277-520.
   2. (b) A full time educator who is appropriately qualified in only 75% of the educator's assignments would count as 0.75 FTEs in the calculation of an LEA's WPU.
   3. (c) An LEA shall have an appropriately qualified educator in every assignment to receive full funding.
2. (2) An LEA may not receive WPUs for interns or paraprofessionals in any assignment.

KEY: professional staff

Date of Last Change: April 8, 2019

Notice of Continuation: February 5, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53F-2-305(2); 53E-3-401(4)