1. (1) The Superintendent shall distribute program funds to LEAs annually based on November 15 licensing information.
2. (2) An LEA shall distribute program funds in compliance with Section 53F-7-203.
3. (3) An LEA shall establish a policy outlining how the LEA will distribute program funds.

4. (4)(a) An LEA may only use program funds for costs outlined in Section 53F-7-203.

   1. (b) An LEA may not use program funds to cover indirect costs.
   2. (c) An LEA may pro-rate funds if an educator ends employment before the end of the school year consistent with the LEA's policy adopted in accordance with Subsection (3).

5. (5)(a) An LEA shall disburse program funds to educators by June 30 annually.

   1. (b) The Superintendent may:

      1. (i) offset unused program funds against future allocations to the LEA; or
      2. (ii) require the LEA to return unused program funds by September 30 of the next school year.

KEY: paid professional hours

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented, or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-7-203