1. (1) An eligible school leader who meets the requirements of Section 53E-5-309 may apply to participate in the School Leadership Development Program by electronically submitting an application to the Superintendent on a form and by the date specified on the Board website.

2. (2) The Superintendent shall select up to 15 school leaders to participate in the School Leadership Development Program based on the following selection criteria:

   1. (a) first priority shall be given to a school leader who has not received prior School Leadership Development Program training; and
   2. (b) second priority shall be given to a school leader who is assigned to a springboard school or elevate school.

3. (3)(a) In accordance with Subsection 53E-5-309(4), the Superintendent shall award incentive pay to a school leader within 90 days after:

   1. (i) the school leader completes the School Leadership Development Program; and

      1. (ii) the school leader's LEA verifies that the school leader entered into a written agreement as described in Subsection 53E-5-309(4).
   2. (b) The Superintendent shall distribute $400 per full-day session to a school leader who completes the School Leadership Development Program sessions.

KEY: principals, school improvements, school leaders

Date of Last Change: July 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); Title 53E, Chapter 5, Part 3