R277-460-4. Applications

  (1) The Superintendent shall develop an application for LEAs that are interested in applying for substance abuse prevention funds available as described in this R277-460.

  (2) An LEA shall submit the LEA's application to the specialist designated by the Superintendent.

  (3)(a) Substance abuse prevention funds shall be distributed to LEAs based on funds available from the Substance Abuse Prevention Account.

  (b) The Superintendent shall describe the available funding amounts in the Board application described in Subsection (1).

  (4) An LEA's application for substance abuse prevention funds shall include the following:

  (a) the applicant's intention to collaborate with the local substance abuse authority and community groups, including shared plans and strategies for substance abuse prevention education, activities, and intervention;

  (b) the applicant's plan for professional development on substance abuse;

  (c) the use of funds to implement applicant's plan;

  (d) teacher reports of classroom implementation and plans for classroom monitoring visits;

  (e) applicant's enhancement of substance abuse curriculum with additional substance abuse activities and strategies; and

  (f) applicant's implementation of substance abuse curriculum with school-based behavioral/health or coordinated school health initiatives.