R277-733-10. Allocation of Adult Education Funds

  (1) The Superintendent shall distribute adult education state funds to an LEA offering adult education programs consistent with percentages defined in the Utah Adult Education Policies and Procedures Guide.

  (2)(a) The Superintendent shall distribute supplemental support to an LEA adult education program with no carryover funds, which receives less than one percent of the state allocation as indicated on the state allocation table.

  (b) The Superintendent shall accept and process applications for supplemental funds annually between October 15 and October 31.

  (c) An LEA receiving supplemental support shall use the awarded funds for special program needs or professional development, as determined by the Superintendent's evaluation of the LEA's written request and need.

  (d) An LEA may apply for the balance of supplemental funds for special program needs or professional development between November 1 and March 1 annually.

  (e) Following review of a written request submitted pursuant to Subsection (d), the Superintendent shall distribute funds based on need.

  (f) The Superintendent shall add recaptured LEA funds that are greater than allowable carryover amounts to the available supplemental funds awarded to adult education programs based on the criteria defined in Subsection 2(a) through (e).

  (3)(a) Adult education federal AEFLA funds shall be distributed based on a competitive application.

  (b) The Superintendent shall base second or subsequent year AEFLA funding on performance criteria established in the Utah Adult Education Policies and Procedures Guide.

  (4) The Superintendent may recommend that the Board withhold state or federal funds for noncompliance with:

  (a) Board rule;

  (b) adult education state policy and procedures;

  (c) associated reporting timelines; and

  (d) program monitoring outcomes, as defined by the Board, including:

  (i) lack of program improvement; and

  (ii) unsuccessful student outcomes.