R277-613-3. Superintendent Responsibilities

  (1) Subject to availability of funds, the Superintendent shall provide:

  (a) a model policy on bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and retaliation as required in Section 53G-9-606;

  (b) model training and training opportunities on:

  (i) the prevention and identification of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and retaliation, that an LEA may use to train the LEA's employees, contract employees, and volunteers, including coaches; and

  (ii) the reporting and review requirements in Section R277-613-5;

  (c) evidence based practices and policies related to the prevention of bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, and retaliation.

  (2) Although an LEA is required to have a policy on bullying, cyber-bullying, hazing, retaliation and abusive conduct as described in Section 53G-9-605 and this rule and provide training as described in Section 53G-9-607 and this rule, the LEA is not required to use the model policy or model training developed by the Superintendent described in Subsection (1).

  (3) The Board may interrupt disbursements of funds consistent with Subsection 53E-3-401(8) and Rule R277-114 for failure of an LEA to comply with:

  (a) Title 53G, Chapter 9, Bulling and Hazing; and

  (b) this rule.

  (4) In addition to the requirements of Title 53G, Chapter 9, Bullying and Hazing and this R277-613, LEAs are required to comply with applicable federal requirements.