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Utah Code § 9-20-301, 2024

This section creates the One Utah Service Fellowship Program and requires the commission to administer it, set up participant and partner agreements, and manage living allowances and tuition awards.

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One Utah Service Fellowship Program.

This section creates the One Utah Service Fellowship Program and requires the commission to administer it, set up participant and partner agreements, and manage living allowances and tuition awards.

Section 9-20-301

Subsection 9-20-301(1)(g)(iii)

provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule.

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Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(A)

connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and

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Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(A)

matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization;

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Subsection 9-20-301(8)(b)

The commission may allow one or more third-party administrators to enter an agreement to administer and implement the program.

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§ 9-20-301One Utah Service Fellowship Program.Amendment

This section creates the One Utah Service Fellowship Program and requires the commission to administer it, set up participant and partner agreements, and manage living allowances and tuition awards.

One Utah Service Fellowship Program. As used in this section: "Education expense" means: tuition or student fees at an institution of higher education that participates in the federal student assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.; repayment of a student loan; or other costs of attending an institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(a)(i) , as determined by the institution of higher education, for a degree or certificate program, including: books; supplies; transportation; and room and board. "Eligible recipient" means an individual who: is a resident of the state; successfully completes a fellowship under the program created in this section; and is a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. "Federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program" means: relevant provisions of: the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and any terms and conditions associated with AmeriCorps federal grant funding. "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101 . "Participant" means an individual who: is at least 17 years old; has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; and the program matches with a qualified partner organization to participate in a program fellowship. "Program" means the One Utah Service Fellowship Program created in Subsection (2) . "Qualified partner organization" means a nonprofit organization or government entity that: agrees to supervise a participant for the total number of hours outlined in an agreement with the commission; except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6), agrees to provide the commission or third-party administrator with a matching living allowance amount, as described in Subsection (5) ; and provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule. "State funds" means funds that are owned, held, or administered by the department to administer the program as described in this section. "Supervise" means the act of overseeing the work of an eligible recipient, including some component of in-person interaction. "Third-party administrator" means an entity that: enters into an agreement with the department, as described in Subsection (8) ; is a nonprofit organization or subsidiary or affiliate of an institution of higher education; has experience managing programs and funds; and operates under the direction of the commission. "Tuition award" means an amount of money to be used for an education expense, as described in Subsection (7) . There is created a One Utah Service Fellowship Program to provide meaningful service opportunities to young adults in the state to: prepare young adults for additional educational, training, and career opportunities; address high-priority needs within the state; and provide a living allowance to a participant, a tuition award to an eligible recipient, or both, in accordance with this section. Subject to appropriations from the Legislature, the commission shall administer the program as described in this section. Except as otherwise provided in an agreement authorized by Subsection (8)(b) the commission: shall create and maintain a list of high-priority policy needs in the state where program service opportunities can provide the most value to the state; shall receive an application from a potential participant; shall match a participant to a qualified partner organization for participation in the program; shall approve a potential qualified partner organization to participate in the program; shall prioritize the placement of participants with qualified partner organizations that address the high-priority policy needs identified under Subsection (3)(b)(i) ; shall create and maintain, or contract with a third-party to create and maintain, an online portal that: provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances; lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization; shall determine the metrics of success of the program, including metrics regarding whether an eligible recipient: matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education; shall measure the success of the program according to the metrics determined under this Subsection (3) ; shall coordinate with institutions of higher education to: connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and explore options to award an eligible recipient with academic credit for the completion of a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to the living allowance or tuition award; may solicit private donations to supplement the program, including to offset a matching amount required of a qualified partner organization as described in Subsection (4)(d) ; shall market and provide outreach for the program; and shall ensure the program complies with federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program administered by the commission. The commission may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3 , Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this section. Before a participant begins providing service through the program, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the participant that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and the participant. The agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) shall detail the requirements of the participant, including: the total number of hours of service required under the agreement; the exact living allowance amount promised to the participant in consideration of service, as described in Subsection (5) ; the exact tuition award amount promised to the participant upon successful completion of a fellowship, as described in Subsection (7) ; qualifications for and acceptable uses of the tuition award, as described in Subsection (7) ; and the circumstances under which the agreement may be amended, including for participant hardship or compelling personal circumstance. Subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii) , before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the qualified partner organization that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and qualified partner organization, including the exact amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization shall provide to the commission or third-party administrator to contribute to a participant's living allowance. A qualified partner organization shall agree to contribute no less than $5 per hour to a participant's living allowance, except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6) . The agreement described in Subsection (4)(c) may include a provision that the program is reducing the qualified partner organization's matching fund requirement due to the receipt of private donations or eligible federal funds, as described in Subsection (5)(c)(ii) . The commission may issue, and a participant may receive, a living allowance for participating in the program. The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact living allowance for a participant on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) based on: available program funds; and any matching funds provided by: the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds. Except as provided in Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) , the commission or third-party administrator shall contribute no less than $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, from state funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall supplement the remaining balance of a participant's exact living allowance from other funds, including: matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall prioritize a participant's placement with a qualified partner organization based on the amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization proposes to provide to the commission or third-party administrator under Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A) , with preference going to qualified partner organizations that offer to provide a larger living allowance. The living allowance and matching fund amounts shall be established based on the participant's total committed number of hours over the term of the agreement described in Subsection (4) . The commission or third-party administrator shall disburse the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the term of the agreement, no less than on a monthly basis. The commission or third-party administrator may contribute less than $5 per hour of the living allowance from state funds when another source of eligible funding, including funding from federal programs, covers all or part of the living allowance for the term of the agreement. A qualified partner organization that is an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 53H-1-101 , may enter into an agreement with a participant for a tuition-only award under the program. The agreement in Subsection (6)(a) shall comply with the requirements described in Subsections (4)(a) , (4)(b)(i), and (4)(b)(iii) through (v). The director shall review the participation data collected under Subsection (6)(a) to determine whether the participation data supports continuing the tuition-only award under the program. If the participation data fails to support a tuition-only award under the program, the director may discontinue the tuition-only award under the program. The commission or third-party administrator shall provide or approve the issuance of a tuition award to an eligible recipient, according to the terms of the agreement described in Subsection (4) , upon the successful completion of a fellowship. The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact tuition award for an eligible recipient on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) . The commission or third-party shall base the tuition award described in Subsection (7)(b) on federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program, including: a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and a reduced tuition award for a reduced number of hours of service during the term of service. An eligible recipient may use a tuition award: for an eligible education expense; over a seven-year period beginning the day on which the eligible recipient receives the tuition award; and subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(e) . If the program uses state funds to supplement a tuition award: the commission or third-party administrator shall detail that information in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) ; and an eligible recipient may only use the state funded portion of the tuition award after the eligible recipient has exhausted any scholarship, education grant, or financial aid. The department: shall provide staff support to the commission to implement the program; and may enter into an agreement with one or more third-party administrators to administer and implement the program under the direction of the commission, including by fulfilling one or more of the responsibilities described in Subsection (3) .
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§ 9-20-301(1)Subsection 9-20-301(1)Amendment

This subsection defines key terms used in the section, including education expense, eligible recipient, participant, program, qualified partner organization, state funds, supervise, third-party administrator, and tuition award.

As used in this section: "Education expense" means: tuition or student fees at an institution of higher education that participates in the federal student assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.; repayment of a student loan; or other costs of attending an institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(a)(i) , as determined by the institution of higher education, for a degree or certificate program, including: books; supplies; transportation; and room and board. "Eligible recipient" means an individual who: is a resident of the state; successfully completes a fellowship under the program created in this section; and is a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. "Federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program" means: relevant provisions of: the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and any terms and conditions associated with AmeriCorps federal grant funding. "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101 . "Participant" means an individual who: is at least 17 years old; has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; and the program matches with a qualified partner organization to participate in a program fellowship. "Program" means the One Utah Service Fellowship Program created in Subsection (2) . "Qualified partner organization" means a nonprofit organization or government entity that: agrees to supervise a participant for the total number of hours outlined in an agreement with the commission; except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6), agrees to provide the commission or third-party administrator with a matching living allowance amount, as described in Subsection (5) ; and provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule. "State funds" means funds that are owned, held, or administered by the department to administer the program as described in this section. "Supervise" means the act of overseeing the work of an eligible recipient, including some component of in-person interaction. "Third-party administrator" means an entity that: enters into an agreement with the department, as described in Subsection (8) ; is a nonprofit organization or subsidiary or affiliate of an institution of higher education; has experience managing programs and funds; and operates under the direction of the commission. "Tuition award" means an amount of money to be used for an education expense, as described in Subsection (7) .
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)Provision

“Education expense” includes tuition, student fees, student loan repayment, and certain other higher-education costs, including books, supplies, transportation, and room and board.

"Education expense" means: tuition or student fees at an institution of higher education that participates in the federal student assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.; repayment of a student loan; or other costs of attending an institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(a)(i) , as determined by the institution of higher education, for a degree or certificate program, including: books; supplies; transportation; and room and board.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(i)Provision

tuition or student fees at an institution of higher education that participates in the federal student assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.;

tuition or student fees at an institution of higher education that participates in the federal student assistance programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(ii)Provision

repayment of a student loan; or

repayment of a student loan; or
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)Provision

other costs of attending an institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(a)(i) , as determined by the institution of higher education, for a degree or certificate program, including: books; supplies; transportation; and room

other costs of attending an institution of higher education described in Subsection (1)(a)(i) , as determined by the institution of higher education, for a degree or certificate program, including: books; supplies; transportation; and room and board.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(A)Provision

books;

books;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(B)Provision

supplies;

supplies;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(C)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(C)Provision

transportation; and

transportation; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(D)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(a)(iii)(D)Provision

room and board.

room and board.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(b)Provision

This subsection defines “eligible recipient” as an individual who meets three eligibility conditions: state residency, completion of the fellowship program, and U.S. citizenship, U.S. nationality, or lawful permanent resident status.

"Eligible recipient" means an individual who: is a resident of the state; successfully completes a fellowship under the program created in this section; and is a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(b)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(b)(i)Provision

This text states that a person is a resident of the state.

is a resident of the state;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(b)(ii)Provision

successfully completes a fellowship under the program created in this section; and

successfully completes a fellowship under the program created in this section; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(b)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(b)(iii)Provision

Applies to a person who is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident.

is a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)Amendment
"Federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program" means: relevant provisions of: the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and any terms and conditions associated with AmeriCorps federal grant funding.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)Amendment

This provision refers to specified federal statutes and regulations.

relevant provisions of: the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations; the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(A)Amendment

the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations;

the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(B)Amendment

This provision cites the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq., and corresponding federal regulations.

the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and corresponding federal regulations;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(C)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(C)Amendment

the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and

the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 6301 through 6308, and corresponding federal regulations; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(D)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(i)(D)Provision

AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and

AmeriCorps' C.F.R. Chapters XII and XXV; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(c)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(c)(ii)Provision
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§ 9-20-301(1)(d)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(d)Provision

“Institution of higher education” is defined by reference to Section 53H-1-101.

"Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101 .
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§ 9-20-301(1)(e)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(e)Provision

"Participant" means an individual who is at least 17 years old, has a high school diploma or equivalent, and is matched with a qualified partner organization for a program fellowship.

"Participant" means an individual who: is at least 17 years old; has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; and the program matches with a qualified partner organization to participate in a program fellowship.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(e)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(e)(i)Provision

A person must be at least 17 years old.

is at least 17 years old;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(e)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(e)(ii)Provision

has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

has received a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(e)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(e)(iii)Provision

The program matches with a qualified partner organization to take part in a program fellowship.

the program matches with a qualified partner organization to participate in a program fellowship.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(f)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(f)Provision

“Program” means the One Utah Service Fellowship Program created in Subsection (2).

"Program" means the One Utah Service Fellowship Program created in Subsection (2) .
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§ 9-20-301(1)(g)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(g)Provision

A qualified partner organization is a nonprofit organization or government entity that must supervise a participant, provide a matching living allowance amount to the commission or third-party administrator unless an exception applies, and provide a valuable community service.

"Qualified partner organization" means a nonprofit organization or government entity that: agrees to supervise a participant for the total number of hours outlined in an agreement with the commission; except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6), agrees to provide the commission or third-party administrator with a matching living allowance amount, as described in Subsection (5) ; and provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(g)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(g)(i)Provision

A participant agrees to supervise another participant for the total number of hours set out in an agreement with the commission.

agrees to supervise a participant for the total number of hours outlined in an agreement with the commission;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(g)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(g)(ii)Provision

Except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6), a person agrees to provide the commission or third-party administrator with a matching living allowance amount.

except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6), agrees to provide the commission or third-party administrator with a matching living allowance amount, as described in Subsection (5) ; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(g)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(g)(iii)Provision

provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule.

provides a valuable service to the community, as determined by the commission or commission rule.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(h)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(h)Provision

"State funds" means funds owned, held, or administered by the department to administer the program described in this section.

"State funds" means funds that are owned, held, or administered by the department to administer the program as described in this section.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(i)Provision

“Supervise” means overseeing the work of an eligible recipient, with some in-person interaction.

"Supervise" means the act of overseeing the work of an eligible recipient, including some component of in-person interaction.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(j)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(j)Provision

Defines “Third-party administrator” as an entity meeting specified conditions.

"Third-party administrator" means an entity that: enters into an agreement with the department, as described in Subsection (8) ; is a nonprofit organization or subsidiary or affiliate of an institution of higher education; has experience managing programs and funds; and operates under the direction of the commission.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(j)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(j)(i)Provision

A person enters into an agreement with the department, as described in Subsection (8).

enters into an agreement with the department, as described in Subsection (8) ;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(j)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(j)(ii)Provision

is a nonprofit organization or subsidiary or affiliate of an institution of higher education;

is a nonprofit organization or subsidiary or affiliate of an institution of higher education;
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§ 9-20-301(1)(j)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(j)(iii)Provision

has experience managing programs and funds; and

has experience managing programs and funds; and
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§ 9-20-301(1)(j)(iv)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(j)(iv)Provision

Something operates under the commission’s direction.

operates under the direction of the commission.
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§ 9-20-301(1)(k)Subsection 9-20-301(1)(k)Provision

"Tuition award" means an amount of money to be used for an education expense, as described in Subsection (7) .

"Tuition award" means an amount of money to be used for an education expense, as described in Subsection (7) .
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§ 9-20-301(2)Subsection 9-20-301(2)Provision

There is created a One Utah Service Fellowship Program to provide meaningful service opportunities to young adults in the state to: prepare young adults for additional educational, training, and career opportunities; address high-priority

There is created a One Utah Service Fellowship Program to provide meaningful service opportunities to young adults in the state to: prepare young adults for additional educational, training, and career opportunities; address high-priority needs within the state; and provide a living allowance to a participant, a tuition award to an eligible recipient, or both, in accordance with this section.
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§ 9-20-301(2)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(2)(a)Provision

prepare young adults for additional educational, training, and career opportunities;

prepare young adults for additional educational, training, and career opportunities;
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§ 9-20-301(2)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(2)(b)Provision

address high-priority needs within the state; and

address high-priority needs within the state; and
Section 9-20-301(2)(b)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(2)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(2)(c)Provision

provide a living allowance to a participant, a tuition award to an eligible recipient, or both, in accordance with this section.

provide a living allowance to a participant, a tuition award to an eligible recipient, or both, in accordance with this section.
Section 9-20-301(2)(c)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)Subsection 9-20-301(3)Provision

The commission must administer the program and carry out specified program-management tasks, including matching participants, approving partner organizations, maintaining an information portal, measuring success, and ensuring federal compliance.

Subject to appropriations from the Legislature, the commission shall administer the program as described in this section. Except as otherwise provided in an agreement authorized by Subsection (8)(b) the commission: shall create and maintain a list of high-priority policy needs in the state where program service opportunities can provide the most value to the state; shall receive an application from a potential participant; shall match a participant to a qualified partner organization for participation in the program; shall approve a potential qualified partner organization to participate in the program; shall prioritize the placement of participants with qualified partner organizations that address the high-priority policy needs identified under Subsection (3)(b)(i) ; shall create and maintain, or contract with a third-party to create and maintain, an online portal that: provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances; lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization; shall determine the metrics of success of the program, including metrics regarding whether an eligible recipient: matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education; shall measure the success of the program according to the metrics determined under this Subsection (3) ; shall coordinate with institutions of higher education to: connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and explore options to award an eligible recipient with academic credit for the completion of a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to the living allowance or tuition award; may solicit private donations to supplement the program, including to offset a matching amount required of a qualified partner organization as described in Subsection (4)(d) ; shall market and provide outreach for the program; and shall ensure the program complies with federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program administered by the commission. The commission may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3 , Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this section.
Section 9-20-301(3)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(a)Provision

The commission must administer the program, but only subject to appropriations from the Legislature.

Subject to appropriations from the Legislature, the commission shall administer the program as described in this section.
Section 9-20-301(3)(a)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)Provision

The commission must perform several program-administration tasks, including maintaining priority-needs and application systems, matching and approving participants and partner organizations, managing an online portal, setting and measuring success metrics, coordinating with higher-education institutions, marketing the program, and ensuring federal compliance. It may also solicit private donations.

Except as otherwise provided in an agreement authorized by Subsection (8)(b) the commission: shall create and maintain a list of high-priority policy needs in the state where program service opportunities can provide the most value to the state; shall receive an application from a potential participant; shall match a participant to a qualified partner organization for participation in the program; shall approve a potential qualified partner organization to participate in the program; shall prioritize the placement of participants with qualified partner organizations that address the high-priority policy needs identified under Subsection (3)(b)(i) ; shall create and maintain, or contract with a third-party to create and maintain, an online portal that: provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances; lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization; shall determine the metrics of success of the program, including metrics regarding whether an eligible recipient: matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education; shall measure the success of the program according to the metrics determined under this Subsection (3) ; shall coordinate with institutions of higher education to: connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and explore options to award an eligible recipient with academic credit for the completion of a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to the living allowance or tuition award; may solicit private donations to supplement the program, including to offset a matching amount required of a qualified partner organization as described in Subsection (4)(d) ; shall market and provide outreach for the program; and shall ensure the program complies with federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program administered by the commission.
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(i)Provision

An unspecified actor must create and maintain a list of high-priority policy needs in the state.

shall create and maintain a list of high-priority policy needs in the state where program service opportunities can provide the most value to the state;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(ii)Provision

A person or office must receive an application from a potential participant.

shall receive an application from a potential participant;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(iii)Provision

A participant must be matched to a qualified partner organization for participation in the program.

shall match a participant to a qualified partner organization for participation in the program;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(iv)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(iv)Provision

An unspecified actor must approve a potential qualified partner organization to participate in the program.

shall approve a potential qualified partner organization to participate in the program;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(iv)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(v)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(v)Provision

shall prioritize the placement of participants with qualified partner organizations that address the high-priority policy needs identified under Subsection (3)(b)(i) ;

shall prioritize the placement of participants with qualified partner organizations that address the high-priority policy needs identified under Subsection (3)(b)(i) ;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(v)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)Provision

The responsible party must create or contract for an online portal with program information, service opportunities, and an application feature for potential participants.

shall create and maintain, or contract with a third-party to create and maintain, an online portal that: provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances; lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(A)Provision

provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances;

provides information about the program, including required qualifications for participation, tuition awards, and living allowances;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(B)Provision

lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and

lists all service opportunities with qualified partner organizations that are available through the program; and
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(C)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(C)Provision

allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization;

allows a potential participant to apply for placement with a qualified partner organization;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vi)(C)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)Provision

An actor must determine the program’s success metrics, including whether an eligible recipient matriculates in higher education after a One Utah Service Fellowship and whether the recipient graduates or otherwise completes higher education.

shall determine the metrics of success of the program, including metrics regarding whether an eligible recipient: matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(A)Provision

matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and

matriculates at an institution of higher education after completing a One Utah Service Fellowship; and
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(B)Provision

graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education;

graduates from, or otherwise completes a program at, an institution of higher education;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(vii)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(viii)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(viii)Provision

The program must be measured using the metrics determined under Subsection (3).

shall measure the success of the program according to the metrics determined under this Subsection (3) ;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(viii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)Provision

shall coordinate with institutions of higher education to: connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and explore options to award an eligible recipient with

shall coordinate with institutions of higher education to: connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and explore options to award an eligible recipient with academic credit for the completion of a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to the living allowance or tuition award;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(A)Provision

connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and

connect an eligible recipient with additional educational, training, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities; and
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(B)Provision

A recipient may be offered academic credit for completing a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to a living allowance or tuition award.

explore options to award an eligible recipient with academic credit for the completion of a One Utah Service Fellowship, in addition to the living allowance or tuition award;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(ix)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(x)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(x)Provision

A permitted actor may solicit private donations to support the program, including to help offset a matching amount required from a qualified partner organization.

may solicit private donations to supplement the program, including to offset a matching amount required of a qualified partner organization as described in Subsection (4)(d) ;
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(x)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(xi)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(xi)Provision

shall market and provide outreach for the program; and

shall market and provide outreach for the program; and
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(xi)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(b)(xii)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(b)(xii)Provision

The program must comply with federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program administered by the commission.

shall ensure the program complies with federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program administered by the commission.
Section 9-20-301(3)(b)(xii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(3)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(3)(c)Provision

The commission may adopt rules to implement this section, following the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

The commission may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3 , Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this section.
Section 9-20-301(3)(c)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)Subsection 9-20-301(4)Amendment

Before a participant begins providing service through the program, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the participant that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and the participant. The

Before a participant begins providing service through the program, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the participant that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and the participant. The agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) shall detail the requirements of the participant, including: the total number of hours of service required under the agreement; the exact living allowance amount promised to the participant in consideration of service, as described in Subsection (5) ; the exact tuition award amount promised to the participant upon successful completion of a fellowship, as described in Subsection (7) ; qualifications for and acceptable uses of the tuition award, as described in Subsection (7) ; and the circumstances under which the agreement may be amended, including for participant hardship or compelling personal circumstance. Subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii) , before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the qualified partner organization that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and qualified partner organization, including the exact amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization shall provide to the commission or third-party administrator to contribute to a participant's living allowance. A qualified partner organization shall agree to contribute no less than $5 per hour to a participant's living allowance, except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6) . The agreement described in Subsection (4)(c) may include a provision that the program is reducing the qualified partner organization's matching fund requirement due to the receipt of private donations or eligible federal funds, as described in Subsection (5)(c)(ii) .
Section 9-20-301(4)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(a)Provision

Before service begins through the program, the commission or third-party administrator must enter into an agreement with the participant.

Before a participant begins providing service through the program, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the participant that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and the participant.
Section 9-20-301(4)(a)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)Amendment

The agreement must state the participant’s service hours, promised living allowance, promised tuition award, tuition award qualifications and uses, and when the agreement may be amended.

The agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) shall detail the requirements of the participant, including: the total number of hours of service required under the agreement; the exact living allowance amount promised to the participant in consideration of service, as described in Subsection (5) ; the exact tuition award amount promised to the participant upon successful completion of a fellowship, as described in Subsection (7) ; qualifications for and acceptable uses of the tuition award, as described in Subsection (7) ; and the circumstances under which the agreement may be amended, including for participant hardship or compelling personal circumstance.
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)(i)Provision

the total number of hours of service required under the agreement;

the total number of hours of service required under the agreement;
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)(ii)Provision

the exact living allowance amount promised to the participant in consideration of service, as described in Subsection (5) ;

the exact living allowance amount promised to the participant in consideration of service, as described in Subsection (5) ;
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)(iii)Provision

the exact tuition award amount promised to the participant upon successful completion of a fellowship, as described in Subsection (7) ;

the exact tuition award amount promised to the participant upon successful completion of a fellowship, as described in Subsection (7) ;
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)(iv)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)(iv)Provision

qualifications for and acceptable uses of the tuition award, as described in Subsection (7) ; and

qualifications for and acceptable uses of the tuition award, as described in Subsection (7) ; and
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)(iv)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(b)(v)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(b)(v)Amendment

An agreement may be amended in certain circumstances, including participant hardship or a compelling personal circumstance.

the circumstances under which the agreement may be amended, including for participant hardship or compelling personal circumstance.
Section 9-20-301(4)(b)(v)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(c)Provision

Subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii) , before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the qualified partner organization that outlines

Subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii) , before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the qualified partner organization that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and qualified partner organization, including the exact amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization shall provide to the commission or third-party administrator to contribute to a participant's living allowance. A qualified partner organization shall agree to contribute no less than $5 per hour to a participant's living allowance, except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6) .
Section 9-20-301(4)(c)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(c)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(c)(i)Provision

Before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator must make an agreement with that organization.

Subject to Subsection (4)(c)(ii) , before a qualified partner organization accepts service from a participant, the commission or third-party administrator shall enter into an agreement with the qualified partner organization that outlines the mutual expectations of the program and qualified partner organization, including the exact amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization shall provide to the commission or third-party administrator to contribute to a participant's living allowance.
Section 9-20-301(4)(c)(i)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(c)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(c)(ii)Provision

A qualified partner organization must agree to contribute at least $5 per hour to a participant’s living allowance, unless Subsection (4)(d) or (6) applies.

A qualified partner organization shall agree to contribute no less than $5 per hour to a participant's living allowance, except as provided in Subsection (4)(d) or (6) .
Section 9-20-301(4)(c)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(4)(d)Subsection 9-20-301(4)(d)Provision

The agreement described in Subsection (4)(c) may include a provision that the program is reducing the qualified partner organization's matching fund requirement due to the receipt of private donations or eligible federal funds, as

The agreement described in Subsection (4)(c) may include a provision that the program is reducing the qualified partner organization's matching fund requirement due to the receipt of private donations or eligible federal funds, as described in Subsection (5)(c)(ii) .
Section 9-20-301(4)(d)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)Subsection 9-20-301(5)Provision

The commission may issue a living allowance, and a participant may receive it, for participating in the program.

The commission may issue, and a participant may receive, a living allowance for participating in the program. The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact living allowance for a participant on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) based on: available program funds; and any matching funds provided by: the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds. Except as provided in Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) , the commission or third-party administrator shall contribute no less than $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, from state funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall supplement the remaining balance of a participant's exact living allowance from other funds, including: matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall prioritize a participant's placement with a qualified partner organization based on the amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization proposes to provide to the commission or third-party administrator under Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A) , with preference going to qualified partner organizations that offer to provide a larger living allowance. The living allowance and matching fund amounts shall be established based on the participant's total committed number of hours over the term of the agreement described in Subsection (4) . The commission or third-party administrator shall disburse the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the term of the agreement, no less than on a monthly basis. The commission or third-party administrator may contribute less than $5 per hour of the living allowance from state funds when another source of eligible funding, including funding from federal programs, covers all or part of the living allowance for the term of the agreement.
Section 9-20-301(5)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(a)Provision

The commission may issue, and a participant may receive, a living allowance for participating in the program.

The commission may issue, and a participant may receive, a living allowance for participating in the program.
Section 9-20-301(5)(a)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must set a participant’s exact living allowance case by case, under an agreement in Subsection (4)(a), using available program funds and matching funds from specified sources.

The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact living allowance for a participant on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) based on: available program funds; and any matching funds provided by: the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)(i)Provision

available program funds; and

available program funds; and
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)Provision

any matching funds provided by: the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds.

any matching funds provided by: the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(A)Provision

Refers to the qualified partner organization paired with the participant.

the qualified partner organization with which the participant is paired;
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(B)Provision

private donations to the program; or

private donations to the program; or
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(C)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(C)Provision

eligible federal funds.

eligible federal funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(b)(ii)(C)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)Provision

Except as provided in Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) , the commission or third-party administrator shall contribute no less than $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, from state funds. The

Except as provided in Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) , the commission or third-party administrator shall contribute no less than $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, from state funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall supplement the remaining balance of a participant's exact living allowance from other funds, including: matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds. The commission or third-party administrator shall prioritize a participant's placement with a qualified partner organization based on the amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization proposes to provide to the commission or third-party administrator under Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A) , with preference going to qualified partner organizations that offer to provide a larger living allowance. The living allowance and matching fund amounts shall be established based on the participant's total committed number of hours over the term of the agreement described in Subsection (4) . The commission or third-party administrator shall disburse the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the term of the agreement, no less than on a monthly basis. The commission or third-party administrator may contribute less than $5 per hour of the living allowance from state funds when another source of eligible funding, including funding from federal programs, covers all or part of the living allowance for the term of the agreement.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(i)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must contribute at least $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, unless Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) applies.

Except as provided in Subsection (5)(c)(v) or (6) , the commission or third-party administrator shall contribute no less than $5 per hour and no more than $8,500 of the living allowance for the term of the agreement, from state funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(i)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator shall supplement the remaining balance of a participant's exact living allowance from other funds, including: matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified

The commission or third-party administrator shall supplement the remaining balance of a participant's exact living allowance from other funds, including: matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization; private donations to the program; or eligible federal funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(A)Provision

matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization;

matching funds provided to the commission or third-party administrator by a qualified partner organization;
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(B)Provision

private donations to the program; or

private donations to the program; or
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(C)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(C)Provision

eligible federal funds.

eligible federal funds.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(ii)(C)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(iii)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must prioritize a participant’s placement with a qualified partner organization based on the amount of matching funds offered, with preference for organizations offering a larger living allowance.

The commission or third-party administrator shall prioritize a participant's placement with a qualified partner organization based on the amount of matching funds the qualified partner organization proposes to provide to the commission or third-party administrator under Subsection (5)(c)(ii)(A) , with preference going to qualified partner organizations that offer to provide a larger living allowance.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must pay the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the agreement term, at least monthly.

The living allowance and matching fund amounts shall be established based on the participant's total committed number of hours over the term of the agreement described in Subsection (4) . The commission or third-party administrator shall disburse the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the term of the agreement, no less than on a monthly basis.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(A)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(A)Provision

Living allowance and matching fund amounts must be set using the participant’s total committed hours under the agreement in Subsection (4).

The living allowance and matching fund amounts shall be established based on the participant's total committed number of hours over the term of the agreement described in Subsection (4) .
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(A)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(B)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(B)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must pay the living allowance to a participant in equal installments, at least monthly, over the agreement term.

The commission or third-party administrator shall disburse the living allowance to a participant in equal installments over the term of the agreement, no less than on a monthly basis.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(iv)(B)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(5)(c)(v)Subsection 9-20-301(5)(c)(v)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator may contribute less than $5 per hour from state funds when other eligible funding covers all or part of the living allowance for the agreement term.

The commission or third-party administrator may contribute less than $5 per hour of the living allowance from state funds when another source of eligible funding, including funding from federal programs, covers all or part of the living allowance for the term of the agreement.
Section 9-20-301(5)(c)(v)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(6)Subsection 9-20-301(6)Provision

A qualified partner organization that is an institution of higher education may enter into a participant agreement for a tuition-only award, and the director must review participation data to decide whether the award should continue.

A qualified partner organization that is an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 53H-1-101 , may enter into an agreement with a participant for a tuition-only award under the program. The agreement in Subsection (6)(a) shall comply with the requirements described in Subsections (4)(a) , (4)(b)(i), and (4)(b)(iii) through (v). The director shall review the participation data collected under Subsection (6)(a) to determine whether the participation data supports continuing the tuition-only award under the program. If the participation data fails to support a tuition-only award under the program, the director may discontinue the tuition-only award under the program.
Section 9-20-301(6)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(6)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(6)(a)Provision

A qualified partner organization that is an institution of higher education may enter into an agreement with a participant for a tuition-only award under the program.

A qualified partner organization that is an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 53H-1-101 , may enter into an agreement with a participant for a tuition-only award under the program.
Section 9-20-301(6)(a)Verify source
§ 9-20-301(6)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(6)(b)Provision

The agreement in Subsection (6)(a) must comply with specified requirements.

The agreement in Subsection (6)(a) shall comply with the requirements described in Subsections (4)(a) , (4)(b)(i), and (4)(b)(iii) through (v).
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§ 9-20-301(6)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(6)(c)Provision

The director must review participation data to decide whether it supports continuing the tuition-only award, and may discontinue the award if the data does not support it.

The director shall review the participation data collected under Subsection (6)(a) to determine whether the participation data supports continuing the tuition-only award under the program. If the participation data fails to support a tuition-only award under the program, the director may discontinue the tuition-only award under the program.
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§ 9-20-301(6)(c)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(6)(c)(i)Provision

The director must review the participation data collected under Subsection (6)(a).

The director shall review the participation data collected under Subsection (6)(a) to determine whether the participation data supports continuing the tuition-only award under the program.
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§ 9-20-301(6)(c)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(6)(c)(ii)Provision

If participation data does not support a tuition-only award, the director may discontinue that award.

If the participation data fails to support a tuition-only award under the program, the director may discontinue the tuition-only award under the program.
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§ 9-20-301(7)Subsection 9-20-301(7)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must issue or approve a tuition award for an eligible recipient after a fellowship is successfully completed, and the award amount is set case by case under an agreement.

The commission or third-party administrator shall provide or approve the issuance of a tuition award to an eligible recipient, according to the terms of the agreement described in Subsection (4) , upon the successful completion of a fellowship. The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact tuition award for an eligible recipient on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) . The commission or third-party shall base the tuition award described in Subsection (7)(b) on federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program, including: a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and a reduced tuition award for a reduced number of hours of service during the term of service. An eligible recipient may use a tuition award: for an eligible education expense; over a seven-year period beginning the day on which the eligible recipient receives the tuition award; and subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(e) . If the program uses state funds to supplement a tuition award: the commission or third-party administrator shall detail that information in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) ; and an eligible recipient may only use the state funded portion of the tuition award after the eligible recipient has exhausted any scholarship, education grant, or financial aid.
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§ 9-20-301(7)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(a)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator shall provide or approve the issuance of a tuition award to an eligible recipient, according to the terms of the agreement described in Subsection (4) , upon the successful completion of a

The commission or third-party administrator shall provide or approve the issuance of a tuition award to an eligible recipient, according to the terms of the agreement described in Subsection (4) , upon the successful completion of a fellowship.
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§ 9-20-301(7)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(b)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must set the exact tuition award for an eligible recipient case by case in the agreement described in Subsection (4)(a).

The commission or third-party administrator shall establish the exact tuition award for an eligible recipient on a case-by-case basis in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) .
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§ 9-20-301(7)(c)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(c)Provision

The commission or third-party shall base the tuition award described in Subsection (7)(b) on federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program, including: a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and a

The commission or third-party shall base the tuition award described in Subsection (7)(b) on federal requirements for the AmeriCorps program, including: a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and a reduced tuition award for a reduced number of hours of service during the term of service.
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§ 9-20-301(7)(c)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(c)(i)Provision

a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and

a maximum tuition award for 1,700 hours of service during the term of service; and
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§ 9-20-301(7)(c)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(c)(ii)Provision

a reduced tuition award for a reduced number of hours of service during the term of service.

a reduced tuition award for a reduced number of hours of service during the term of service.
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§ 9-20-301(7)(d)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(d)Provision

An eligible recipient may use a tuition award for an eligible education expense.

An eligible recipient may use a tuition award: for an eligible education expense; over a seven-year period beginning the day on which the eligible recipient receives the tuition award; and subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(e) .
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§ 9-20-301(7)(d)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(d)(i)Provision

for an eligible education expense;

for an eligible education expense;
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§ 9-20-301(7)(d)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(d)(ii)Provision

A seven-year period starts on the day the eligible recipient receives the tuition award.

over a seven-year period beginning the day on which the eligible recipient receives the tuition award; and
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§ 9-20-301(7)(d)(iii)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(d)(iii)Provision

subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(e) .

subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(e) .
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§ 9-20-301(7)(e)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(e)Provision

If state funds are used to supplement a tuition award, the commission or third-party administrator must describe that fact in the agreement, and the recipient may use the state-funded portion only after other scholarship, grant, or financial aid is exhausted.

If the program uses state funds to supplement a tuition award: the commission or third-party administrator shall detail that information in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) ; and an eligible recipient may only use the state funded portion of the tuition award after the eligible recipient has exhausted any scholarship, education grant, or financial aid.
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§ 9-20-301(7)(e)(i)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(e)(i)Provision

The commission or third-party administrator must detail that information in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a).

the commission or third-party administrator shall detail that information in an agreement described in Subsection (4)(a) ; and
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§ 9-20-301(7)(e)(ii)Subsection 9-20-301(7)(e)(ii)Provision

an eligible recipient may only use the state funded portion of the tuition award after the eligible recipient has exhausted any scholarship, education grant, or financial aid.

an eligible recipient may only use the state funded portion of the tuition award after the eligible recipient has exhausted any scholarship, education grant, or financial aid.
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§ 9-20-301(8)Subsection 9-20-301(8)Provision

The department must provide staff support to the commission to implement the program, and it may contract with third-party administrators to help administer and implement the program under the commission’s direction.

The department: shall provide staff support to the commission to implement the program; and may enter into an agreement with one or more third-party administrators to administer and implement the program under the direction of the commission, including by fulfilling one or more of the responsibilities described in Subsection (3) .
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§ 9-20-301(8)(a)Subsection 9-20-301(8)(a)Provision

An unspecified actor must provide staff support to the commission to implement the program.

shall provide staff support to the commission to implement the program; and
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§ 9-20-301(8)(b)Subsection 9-20-301(8)(b)Provision

The commission may allow one or more third-party administrators to enter an agreement to administer and implement the program.

may enter into an agreement with one or more third-party administrators to administer and implement the program under the direction of the commission, including by fulfilling one or more of the responsibilities described in Subsection (3) .
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