1. (1) Pursuant to Subsection 53F-2-311(2)(d), an LEA may receive an additional disbursement for student participation costs in approved student leadership organizations also known as Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) as described in Subsection (4).

2. (2) The Superintendent shall distribute funds to an LEA with:

   1. (a) an approved CTE program; and
   2. (b) evidence of student participation in CTSOs with related expenses.

3. (3) The Superintendent shall distribute funds to an LEA that meets the criteria listed in Subsection (2) using the following formula:

   1. (a) an amount using a count of the LEA's total CTSO student members by March 15 annually; and
   2. (b) a proportionate amount of the available funding based on the LEA's number of CTSO members proportionate to the total number of student members in the state for the prior year.

4. (4) An LEA shall use the student leadership disbursement for qualifying CTE leadership organizations that are nationally and state chartered by March 15 annually and include:

   1. (a) SkillsUSA;
   2. (b) DECA;
   3. (c) FFA;
   4. (d) HOSA - Future Health Professionals;
   5. (e) FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America;
   6. (f) FCCLA;
   7. (g) TSA (Technology Student Association); and
   8. (h) Other organizations that may be approved by the Superintendent that meet qualifications identified in Subsection R277-914-2(3).
5. (5) An LEA shall use the funds disbursed under this section only for the LEA's CTE leadership organization expenses.

KEY: career and technical education

Date of Last Change: December 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: May 16, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-507; 53F-2-311; 53G-6-708