63N-20-104. Family participation in UPSTART -- Priority enrollment.

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Effective 5/3/2023

(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.

(2)For purposes of Subsection

(1), to the extent allowed by federal and state privacy laws, the Department of Workforce Services shall:

(a)identify preschool children and families across the state who may benefit from UPSTART; and

(b)provide information regarding UPSTART participation to the identified families.

(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.

(b)The contractor shall annually provide participant information to the office as part of the verification process.

(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:

(i)is eligible to receive free or reduced lunch; and

(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:

(a)a defined recruitment plan to solicit families to participate in UPSTART, including through a public information campaign and referrals that prioritize participants who:

(i)are eligible for child care subsidies under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, 42 U.S.C. Secs. 9857-9858r;

(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

(iii)meet other criteria based on state need as the office establishes;

(b)adaptive software;

(c)parent engagement and resources;

(d)validated assessment;

(e)educational technology, including a computer, a tablet, or other electronic or peripheral equipment, and Internet for eligible participants; and

(f)reporting for stakeholders, including parents, schools, and the Legislature.

(5)A preschool child may only participate in UPSTART through legislative funding once.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 380 , 2023 General Session