R523-3-7. Standards for Educational Series

  (1) Applicants wishing to certify an intervention, program, activity or curriculum for approval to fulfill the legal requirements of court-referred youth as set forth in Section 41-6a-501 shall submit an application to the Division for review that shows the ability to:

  (a) Meet the requirements for listing on Utah's registry of evidence-based programs identified in Section R523-9;

  (b) Maintain records documenting the location, fees collected, date(s)of service, attendance and course completion or failure to complete;

  (c) Serve youth in settings that are segregated from adults;

  (d) Serve low risk youth and high risk youth in separate groups.

  (e) Provide accurate information about the harms of underage drinking and drug use and be designed to promote compliance with Utah laws.

  (4) All individuals working with youth shall complete a background check that meets the standards for working with vulnerable populations. This must be completed before engaging in or participating in youth programs or activities under this rule.