R277-622-5. School-Based Mental Health Grant Distribution

  (1) An LEA with an approved plan pursuant to subsection R277-622-4 shall receive a School-based Mental Health Grant distribution.

  (2) The funding amount distributed to an approved LEA shall be the sum of:

  (a) $25,000; and

  (b) a per student allocation based on the number of students in an LEA divided by the total available grant appropriation less the aggregate amount of appropriation allocated as described in Subsection (2)(a).

  (3) The number of students used in Subsection (2)(b) shall be:

  (i) based on the October 1 headcount in the prior year; or

  (ii) for a new LEA, based on the new LEA's projected October 1 headcount.

  (4) An LEA may only receive an initial distribution totaling 25% of the allocation upon plan approval.

  (5) An LEA may receive a second distribution totaling 75% of the allocation upon demonstration to the Superintendent of:

  (a) contracting of services for qualified personnel; or

  (b) hiring qualified personnel.

  (6) After the distribution described in subsections (2)(a) and (b), and by October 1 of each year, the Superintendent shall distribute any undistributed funds as an additional allocation to an LEA.

  (7) An LEA may qualify for the additional allocation described in Subsection (6) if the LEA demonstrates an intent to collaborate with the Local Mental Health Authority of the county the LEA is located.

  (8) The additional allocation described in subsection (6) shall be:

  (a) the aggregate total of undistributed funds;

  (b) subject to all matching fund requirements described in section R277-622-3;

  (c) distributed to an eligible LEA in an amount equal to the LEA's portion of the student headcount of all eligible and participating LEAs; and

  (d) used for collaboration with the Local Mental Health Authority of the County the LEA is located.