1. (1) To receive a personalized, competency-based learning designation, an eligible LEA shall:

   1. (a) submit an application in the form prescribed by the Superintendent to the review committee;
   2. (b) submit the application in Subsection (1)(a) no later than April 1 of the school year prior to the school year in which the LEA intends to seek reimbursement; and
   3. (c) have an approved personalized, competency-based learning plan pursuant to Rule R277-712.
2. (2) The review committee shall review each application and make recommendations to the Board based on the Board approved personalized, competency-based learning core principals and measures described in Rule R277-712.
3. (3) The Board shall approve or deny the recommendations made by the review committee in a timely manner.
4. (4) If approved, an eligible LEA's personalized, competency-based learning designation shall continue for three years, provided the school continues to implement a personalized, competency-based learning model.
5. (5) An eligible LEA may not retroactively use an approved personalized, competency-based learning designation for reimbursement of eligible students.
6. (6) An LEA may claim reimbursement for eligible students in the school year after establishing a personalized, competency-based learning designation and in subsequent years, as long as the designation continues.

KEY: personalized, competency-based learning, reimbursements, early graduation

Date of Last Change: November 8, 2021

Notice of Continuation: September 9, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-511(1)(c)(ii); 53F-2-511(6)