1. (1)

   1. (a) There is created within the department the Early Intervention System Grant Program.
   2. (b) The purpose of the program is to award grants to law enforcement agencies to initially establish an early intervention system.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A law enforcement agency that submits a proposal for a grant to the department shall include in the proposal:

      1. (i) the plan for establishing and cost of an early intervention system;
      2. (ii) a statement that the early intervention system to be established complies with the standards under Subsection 53-14-202(3);
      3. (iii) any funding sources in addition to the grant for the proposal; and
      4. (iv) other information the department determines necessary to evaluate the proposal.

   2. (b) When evaluating a proposal for a grant, the department shall consider:

      1. (i) whether the proposed early intervention system meets the standards under Subsection 53-14-202(3);
      2. (ii) the cost of the proposal;
      3. (iii) the extent to which additional funding sources may benefit the proposal; and
      4. (iv) the viability and sustainability of the proposal.

3. (3) Subject to Subsection (2), the department may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to establish:

   1. (a) eligibility criteria for a grant;
   2. (b) the form and process for submitting a proposal to the department for a grant;
   3. (c) the method and formula for determining a grant amount; and
   4. (d) reporting requirements for a grant recipient.

Enacted by Chapter 452, 2023 General Session