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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Positive behaviors plan” means a plan to address the causes of student use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarette products, and other controlled substances through promoting positive behaviors.
(b) “Positive behaviors specialist” means an individual designated to administer a positive behaviors plan.
(2)(a) A school principal shall:
(i) create a positive behaviors plan based on the input of students, parents, and staff; and
(ii) submit the positive behaviors plan to the LEA governing board for approval.
(b) A positive behaviors plan shall address issues including peer pressure, mental health, and creating meaningful relationships.
(c) A positive behaviors plan may include programs, clubs, service opportunities, and pro-social activities.
(3) Each LEA shall designate one or more employees as a positive behaviors specialist for each school to administer the positive behaviors plan.
(4)(a) Except as provided in Section 53F-2-525, the state board shall distribute annually to each school:
(i) $3,000 as a stipend for the positive behaviors specialists; and
(ii) $1,000 to administer the positive behaviors plan.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), if funding is insufficient to cover the costs associated with stipends, the state board may reduce the amount of the stipend.
(5)(a) A positive behaviors specialist shall annually submit a written report to the LEA governing board detailing how the positive behaviors plan was implemented in the prior year.
(b) Except as provided in Subsection 53F-2-525(5), an LEA governing board shall submit an annual report to the state board confirming that each school under the governing board's jurisdiction has an approved positive behaviors plan.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53G. Public Education System--Local Administration § 53G-10-407. Positive behaviors plan--Positive behaviors specialist stipend--Reports - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53g-public-education-system-local-administration/ut-code-sect-53g-10-407/
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