R277-911-7. Disbursement of Funds -- CTE Leadership Organization Funds

  (1) Participating LEAs sponsoring CTE leadership organizations shall be eligible for a portion of funds set aside for these organizations.

  (2) Qualifying CTE leadership organizations shall be nationally chartered and include:

  (a) SkillsUSA (an association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Education students);

  (b) DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America);

  (c) FFA (Future Farmers of America);

  (d) HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America);

  (e) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America);

  (f) FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America); and

  (g) TSA (Technology Students Association).

  (3) Up to 1% of the state CTE appropriation for LEAs shall be allocated to eligible LEAs based on documented prior year student membership in approved CTE leadership organizations.

  (4)(a) A portion of funds allocated to an LEA for CTE leadership organizations shall be used to pay the LEA's portion of statewide administrative and national competition costs.

  (b) An LEA shall use the remaining amount available for the LEA's CTE leadership organization expenses.