1. (1) The Superintendent shall distribute the total allocation for Enhancement of Accelerated Students program as follows after setting aside the requisite funding described in Subsection 53F-2-408.5(3):

   1. (a) 40% of the total allocation to AP and IB programs as described in Rule R277-701; and
   2. (b) 60% of the total allocation to LEAs to support Gifted and Talented programs as described in Rule R277-707.

2. (2)(a) The Superintendent shall determine funding to be awarded to an LEA's IB programs by:

   1. (i) the number of IB programs at each school; and

      1. (ii) the exam costs for students experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.

   2. (b) The Superintendent shall determine 30% of the funding to be awarded for LEA AP programs by:

      1. (i) dividing the number of students enrolled in an LEA's AP classes by the total enrollment of students in AP classes throughout the state; and
      2. (ii) multiplying the result from Subsection (2)(b)(i) by 30% of the total AP allocation.

   3. (c) The Superintendent shall determine 70% of the funding to be awarded for LEA AP programs by:

      1. (i) dividing the number of students in the LEA receiving a three or higher on an AP examination by the total number of students receiving a three or higher on an AP examination throughout the state; and
      2. (ii) multiplying the result from Subsection (2)(c)(i) by 70% of the total AP allocation.

3. (3) An LEA may use the LEA's allocation of funds for:

   1. (a) professional learning for teachers;
   2. (b) identification of underrepresented students;
   3. (c) Advanced Placement courses;
   4. (d) International Baccalaureate programs; or
   5. (e) International Baccalaureate test fees of eligible low-income students.
4. (4) An LEA shall use at least a portion of the LEA's allocation for Advanced Placement test fees of eligible low-income students, as defined in Section 53F-2-408.5.

KEY: early college program, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, concurrent enrollment

Date of Last Change: November 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: September 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-408.5; 53F-2-409