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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Except as described in Section 53F-2-302, a charter school shall receive state funds, as applicable, on the same basis as a school district receives funds.
(2)(a) As described in Section 53F-2-703, the state board shall distribute charter school levy per pupil revenues to charter schools.
(b) As described in Section 53F-2-704, and subject to future budget constraints, the Legislature shall provide an appropriation for charter schools for each charter school student enrolled on October 1 to supplement the allocation of charter school levy per pupil revenues described in Subsection (2)(a).
(3) Charter schools are eligible to receive federal funds if they meet all applicable federal requirements and comply with relevant federal regulations.
(4) The state board shall distribute funds for charter school students directly to the charter school.
(5)(a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), a charter school is not eligible to receive state transportation funding.
(b) The state board shall also adopt rules relating to the transportation of students to and from charter schools, taking into account Sections 53F-2-403 and 53G-6-405.
(c) A charter school governing board may provide transportation through an agreement or contract with the local school board, a private provider, or parents.
(6)(a)(i) In accordance with Section 53F-2-705, the State Charter School Board may allocate grants for start-up costs to charter schools from money appropriated for charter school start-up costs.
(ii) The charter school governing board of a charter school that receives money from a grant under Section 53F-2-705 shall use the grant for expenses for planning and implementation of the charter school.
(b) The state board shall coordinate the distribution of federal money appropriated to help fund costs for establishing and maintaining charter schools within the state.
(7)(a) A charter school may receive, hold, manage and use any devise, bequest, grant, endowment, gift, or donation of any property made to the school for any of the purposes of Title 53G, Chapter 5, Charter Schools, or related provisions.
(b) It is unlawful for any person affiliated with a charter school to demand or request any gift, donation, or contribution from a parent, teacher, employee, or other person affiliated with the charter school as a condition for employment or enrollment at the school or continued attendance at the school.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53F. Public Education System--Funding § 53F-2-702. Funding for charter schools - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53f-public-education-system-funding/ut-code-sect-53f-2-702/
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