Effective 3/24/2022
53F-10-202. Panel duties.
53F-10-202. Panel duties.
- (1) The panel shall:
- (a) determine criteria for:
- (i) the allowed uses of capital project fund resources described in Sections 53F-10-301 and 53F-10-302 and the prioritization of proposed capital development projects, including the extent to which a proposed project:
- (A) eliminates risks to student life and safety through renewal or replacement;
- (B) enhances efficiency of use, including combining necessarily existent small schools, described in Section 53F-2-304;
- (C) addresses essential program growth and capacity;
- (D) provides a cost effective solution that is appropriate for the facility’s need; and
- (E) comports with the school district’s provision of matching funds and sufficient revenues for ongoing operation and maintenance;
- (i) the allowed uses of capital project fund resources described in Sections 53F-10-301 and 53F-10-302 and the prioritization of proposed capital development projects, including the extent to which a proposed project:
- (b) evaluate capital development project proposals to ensure viability, efficiency, and adherence to education and construction standards;
- (c) prioritize capital development projects;
- (d) recommend that the state board distribute capital project funding to school districts;
- (e) if necessary based on the circumstances of the capital development project, in partnership with the division, oversee the capital development project; and
- (f) report to the state board regarding the panel’s actions.
- (a) determine criteria for:
- (2) The panel may:
- (a) determine that a technical assistance liaison is necessary for an eligible school district applying for capital project funding under this chapter to efficiently complete the project; and
- (b) facilitate engagement with the division or a willing school district partner having the required technical expertise in similar capital development projects.
Enacted by Chapter 407, 2022 General Session