Utah Code 63N-20-104. Family participation in UPSTART — Priority enrollment
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(1) The contractor shall, in partnership with the office,
solicit families to participate in UPSTART through a public information campaign, outreach programs, and referrals from local school districts, and participating preschool providers.
Terms Used In Utah Code 63N-20-104
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) For purposes of Subsection (1), to the extent allowed by federal and state privacy laws, the Department of Workforce Services shall:
(2)(a) identify preschool children and families across the state who may benefit from UPSTART; and
(2)(b) provide information regarding UPSTART participation to the identified families.
(3)
(3)(a) In a contract entered into with an educational technology provider as described in Section 63N-20-102, the office shall require the provider to prioritize enrollment of participants based on a first come, first served basis.
(3)(b) The contractor shall annually provide participant information to the office as part of the verification process.
(3)(c) A participant may obtain a computer, a tablet, or other electronic or peripheral equipment on loan and receive free Internet service for the duration of the participant’s participation in UPSTART if the participant:
(3)(c)(i) is eligible to receive free or reduced lunch; and
(3)(c)(ii) the participant participates in UPSTART at home.
(4) In a contract with an educational technology provider as described in Section 63N-20-102, the office shall determine the cost of UPSTART based on the following:
(4)(a) a defined recruitment plan to solicit families to participate in UPSTART, including through a public information campaign and referrals that prioritize participants who:
(4)(a)(i) are eligible for child care subsidies under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, 42 U.S.C. Secs. 9857-9858r;
(4)(a)(ii) are eligible for a federally assisted meal program that provides funds to licensed child care centers as authorized under Section 53E-3-501; or
(4)(a)(iii) meet other criteria based on state need as the office establishes;
(4)(b) adaptive software;
(4)(c) parent engagement and resources;
(4)(d) validated assessment;
(4)(e) educational technology, including a computer, a tablet, or other electronic or peripheral equipment, and Internet for eligible participants; and
(4)(f) reporting for stakeholders, including parents, schools, and the Legislature.
(5) A preschool child may only participate in UPSTART through legislative funding once.