1. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall, in consultation with the Department of Workforce Services, make rules that describe the standards for a high quality program operating outside of the regular school day:

   1. (a) for elementary or secondary students; and

   2. (b) offered by a:

      1. (i) school district;
      2. (ii) charter school;
      3. (iii) private provider, including a non-profit provider; or
      4. (iv) municipality.

2. (2) The standards described in Subsection (1) shall specify that a high quality program operating outside of the regular school day:

   1. (a) provides a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all participants;
   2. (b) develops and maintains positive relationships among staff, participants, families, schools, and communities;
   3. (c) encourages participants to learn new skills; and
   4. (d) is effectively administered.

Amended by Chapter 408, 2020 General Session