Utah Code Ann. § 53E-5-302 – State board to designate springboard schools -- Needs assessment.

(1) The state board shall:
1. (a) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, and every four years thereafter, designate a school as a springboard school; and
2. (b) conduct a needs assessment for a springboard school by thoroughly analyzing the root causes of the springboard school's performance qualifying the school for designation as a springboard school.
(2) The state board may use up to 5% of the appropriation provided under this part to hire or contract with one or more individuals to conduct a needs assessment described in Subsection (1)(b).

Amended by Chapter 473, 2022 General Session