R277-490-5. Distribution of Funds for Arts Specialist

  (1) A program LEA or consortium shall submit a projection of salaries, including benefits, of all program specialists the LEA or consortium expects to employ in the coming school year by May 1 annually.

  (2) A program LEA or consortium shall submit complete information of salaries, including benefits, of all program specialists employed by the LEA or consortium no later than September 30 annually.

  (3)(a) If a program LEA or consortium provides matching funds, the Superintendent shall distribute funds to program grant recipients annually up to 80% of the salaries plus benefits for approved hires in the program, and not to exceed the amount projected in accordance with Subsection (1), consistent with Subsections 53A-17a-162(5) and(6).

  (b) The Superintendent shall determine the exact percentage awarded following review of available program funding and exact costs for continuing programs.

  (c) The Superintendent may not award funds to an LEA for a new program specialist unless program funding provides 80% funding for all continuing grants.

  (4) The Superintendent shall annually set the upper limit on a grant amount, which may not exceed the increase in the WPU.

  (5) A grant recipient shall provide matching funds for each specialist funded through the program.