1. (1) The Superintendent shall annually identify schools qualifying for funding under Section 53F-2-316 using the results of the WIDA ACCESS Assessment or the WIDA Screener Assessment.
2. (2) The Superintendent shall notify each school identified in accordance with Subsection (1) of the opportunity to apply for available funding.

3. (3) The Superintendent shall establish an application process and distribution formula for funds allocated by the Legislature, which prioritizes schools with:

   1. (a) the greatest percentage increase in enrollment of students learning English; and
   2. (b) the most severe financial need.

4. (4)(a) An LEA shall provide all information required in Subsection 53F-2-316(3).

   1. (b) An LEA may demonstrate a school has substantial need by showing:

      1. (i) a plan for spending the funds for a qualifying school consistent with the purposes allowed in Section 53F-2-316; and
      2. (ii) that the LEA has no carry forward from the LEA's at-risk add-on funding for the three preceding years.
5. (5) An LEA receiving funds under this rule may only use funds as set forth in Section 53F-2-316.

KEY: at risk add-on report, emergency funding, students learning english

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Article X, Section 3; 53F-2-314