UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 53A. State System of Public Education |
Chapter 1. Administration of Public Education at the State Level |
Part 3. State Superintendent |
§ 53A-1-304. Autism Awareness Restricted Account.
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(1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Autism Awareness Restricted Account." (2) The account shall be funded by: (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422; (b) private contributions; and (c) donations or grants from public or private entities. (4) (a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the superintendent to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3). (b) An organization that receives a distribution from the superintendent in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to: (i) pay for autism education and public awareness of programs and related services in the state; (ii) enhance programs designed to serve individuals with autism; (iii) provide support to caregivers providing services for individuals with autism; (iv) pay for academic scholarships and research efforts in the area of autism spectrum disorder; and (v) pay the costs of issuing or reordering Autism Awareness Support special group license plate decals. (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Board of Education may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the superintendent to receive a distribution under Subsection (3).
Amended by Chapter 303, 2011 General Session