- (1) "Certificate" means the certificate described in Subsection 53F-5-204(3)(a) that a school counselor may receive through participation in the program.
- (2) "Grant" means payment of a course fee for a course required to earn the certificate.
- (3) "Program" means the Strengthening College and Career Readiness Program created in Section 53F-5-204.
(4) "School counselor" means a person who:
- (a) holds or is applying for a Utah School Counselor License as described in Section R277-306-6;
- (b) is an employee of an LEA who provides counseling and information to a student about an educational or career choice;
- (c) has received an evaluation as effective or higher through the LEA's evaluation system; and
- (d) is recommended to participate in the program by a supervisor.
KEY: counseling, grant programs, college and career readiness
Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 15, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X, Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-5-204