R277-622-3. School-based Mental Health Plan

  (1) To qualify for a School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant, an LEA shall submit a plan to the Superintendent.

  (2) The plan shall include:

  (a) a three-year projection for the LEA's goals, metrics, and outcomes;

  (b) requirements outlined in Subsection 53F-2-415(3);

  (c) plan for improving access to students who are underserved or at risk;

  (d) how qualified personnel will increase access to mental health services;

  (e) a process for utilization of qualified personnel in participating with an LEA's care team as outlined in R277-400;

  (f) the source of the LEA's matching funds; and

  (g) a timeline and process for stakeholder training in trauma-informed practices.

  (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an LEA shall submit the LEA's plan no later than May 31 for a funding distribution to be made for the upcoming school year.

  (4) An LEA shall submit a plan no later than June 7 for a funding distribution to be made in Fiscal Year 20.

  (5) An LEA's approved plan is valid for three years and may be required to be reapproved after three years of implementation.