R277-489-5. Early Intervention Program

  (1) The Superintendent shall accept applications from LEAs for early intervention programs delivered through enhanced kindergarten programs that satisfy the requirements of Section 53F-2-507 and the provisions of this rule.

  (2) The Superintendent shall establish timelines for submission of applications.

  (3) An LEA application for early intervention program funds shall include:

  (a) the names of schools for which program funds must be used;

  (b) a description of the delivery methods that may be used to serve eligible students, such as:

  (i) full-day kindergarten;

  (ii) two half-days;

  (iii) extra hours;

  (iv) a summer program; or

  (v) other means;

  (c) a description of the evidence-based early intervention model used by the LEA;

  (d) a description of how the program focuses on age-appropriate literacy and numeracy skills;

  (e) a description of how the program targets at-risk students;

  (f) a description of the assessment procedures and tools to be used by participating schools within the LEA; and

  (g) other information as requested by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

  (4) The Superintendent shall distribute funds to eligible charter schools based on a formula identifying the percentage of students in public schools and the percentage of students with the greatest need for an enhanced kindergarten program consistent with Subsection 53F-2-507(4)(a).

  (5) The Superintendent shall distribute funds to eligible school districts by determining the number of students eligible to receive free lunch in the prior school year for each school district and prorating the remaining funds based on the number of students eligible to receive free lunch in each school district.

  (6) The Superintendent shall establish timelines for distribution of early intervention program funds.

  (7) The Superintendent shall require all funded programs to submit an annual report.

  (8) An LEA may not require a student to participate in an early intervention program.