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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Child care” means the child care services defined in Section 35A-3-102 for a child during early childhood.
(b) “Child care provider” means a person who provides child care or mental health support or interventions to a child during early childhood.
(c) “Early childhood” means the time during which a child is zero to six years old.
(d) “Project” means a project to provide education and training to child care providers regarding evidence-based best practices for delivery of mental health support and interventions during early childhood.
(2) On or before July 1, 2021, the division shall issue a request for proposals in accordance with this section to award a grant to a public or nonprofit entity to implement a project.
(3) The purpose of a project is to facilitate education about early childhood mental health support and interventions.
(4) An application for a grant under this section shall provide details regarding:
(a) the education and training regarding early childhood mental health support and interventions that the proposed project will provide to child care providers;
(b) how the proposed project plans to provide the education and training to child care providers;
(c) the number of child care providers served by the proposed project;
(d) how the proposed project will ensure the education and training is effectively provided to child care providers;
(e) the cost of the proposed project; and
(f) the sustainability of the proposed project.
(5) In evaluating a project proposal for a grant under this section, the division shall consider:
(a) the extent to which the proposed project will fulfill the purpose described in Subsection (3);
(b) the extent to which child care providers that will be served by the proposed project are likely to benefit from the proposed project;
(c) the cost of the proposed project; and
(d) the viability of the proposed project.
(6) Before June 30, 2022, the division shall report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee regarding:
(a) each entity awarded a grant under this section; and
(b) the details of each project.
(7) Before June 30, 2024, the division shall report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee regarding:
(a) any knowledge gained from providing the education and training regarding early childhood mental health support to child care providers;
(b) data gathered in relation to each project;
(c) recommendations for the future use of the education and training provided to child care providers; and
(d) obstacles encountered in providing the education and training to child care providers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code § 62A-15-122. Early childhood mental health support grant program - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-62a-utah-human-services-code/ut-code-sect-62a-15-122/
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