R277-444-7. POPS and iSEE Program Requirements

  (1)(a) Through the POPS program, the Board may grant money to an arts organization to provide an educational service state-wide.

  (b) Through the iSEE program, the Board may grant money to a science organization to provide an educational service state-wide.

  (c) A grant from the POPS program or iSEE program is on-going, subject to the review required by Subsection (4).

  (2)(a) An arts organization may apply for the POPS program and a science organization may apply for the iSEE program if the organization:

  (i) has successfully participated in the Provisional program for three consecutive years in which the state appropriates money to the Provisional program;

  (ii) has educational staff and the capacity to deliver an educational service state-wide; and

  (iii) demonstrates during participation in the Provisional program:

  (A) the quality and improvement of an educational service; and

  (B) fiscal responsibility.

  (b) An organization shall submit a letter of intent to transition from the Provisional program to the POPS program or the iSEE program to the Superintendent by October 1 of the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the organization submits the application for the POPS program or the iSEE program.

  (3) An organization that receives money from the POPS program or iSEE program may not receive money from the Provisional program or the Subsidy program in the same fiscal year.

  (4)(a) At least once every four years, the Superintendent shall review and evaluate all organizations' participation in the POPS program and the iSEE program, which may include:

  (i) evaluation of an educational service plan, year-end report, reimbursement form, or audit; and

  (ii) attendance at an educational service or a site visit.

  (b) The Superintendent shall:

  (i) report to the Board the results of the review and evaluation; and

  (ii) make a recommendation to the Board regarding an organization's continued participation in the program based on how well the organization fulfills the purpose of this rule.