R277-619-5. School Selection and Criteria

  A. The USOE shall provide an application for the Student Leadership Skills Development pilot program before June 15 annually.

  B. LEAs shall return completed applications to the USOE before August 15 annually.

  C. The USOE shall screen all applications for compliance with all state laws, R277-619 and application requirements.

  D. The USOE may seek the participation and advice of an independent evaluating committee in recommending applications for funding. The Board shall make final school selections consistent with the criteria of Section 53A-17a-169 and R277-619.

  E. The Board shall determine the final number of schools and amounts per school not to exceed $10,000 per school for first year applicants and $20,000 per school for second year applicants, based on the number and quality of applications.

  F. The Board shall select and notify funded applicants before September 1 annually.

  G. The USOE may adjust application timelines from year to year as necessary.

  H. The Board shall evaluate the program and report on findings consistent with 53A-17a-169(7)(a).