1. (1) An LEA shall submit an annual report to the Superintendent on the LEA's dropout prevention and recovery services by October 30.

   1. (a) An LEA shall submit the report using a survey provided by the Superintendent.

2. (2) The Superintendent shall:

   1. (a) review LEA reports described in Subsection (1);
   2. (b) by December 15 each year, determine whether an LEA meets the conditions described in Subsection 53G-9-802(3);

   3. (c) except as provided in Subsection 53G-9-802(5), ensure that an LEA identified under Subsection (4)(b) provides dropout prevention and recovery services as required under Subsection 53G-9-802(1), and implements such services through:

      1. (i) a contract with a third party provider as required in Subsection 53G-9-802(6); or
      2. (ii) an evidence-based or evidence-informed plan consistent with Subsection 53G-9-802(4) and Section 53G-11-303;
   4. (d) require an LEA identified under Subsection (4)(b) to notify the Superintendent of the method by which the LEA will implement dropout prevention and recovery services under Subsection (4)(c), no later than January 15;
   5. (e) administer responsibilities delegated by the board pursuant to Section 53G-9-804.

3. (3)(a) An LEA shall maintain documentation to comply with the requirements of Section 53G-9-802 and this rule.

   1. (b) The Board or the Superintendent may request an audit of an LEA's dropout prevention and recovery services.

KEY: dropout, prevention and recovery, pupil accounting

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-4-401(4); 53G-9-802