Utah Code § 53E-3-508: Rulemaking -- Standards for high quality programs operating outside of the regular school day.

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall, in consultation with the Department of Workforce Services, make rules that describe the standards for a high quality program operating outside of the regular school day:

(a) for elementary or secondary students; and

(b) offered by a:

(i) school district;

(ii) charter school;

(iii) private provider, including a non-profit provider; or

(iv) municipality.

(2) The standards described in Subsection (1) shall specify that a high quality program operating outside of the regular school day:

(a) provides a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all participants;

(b) develops and maintains positive relationships among staff, participants, families, schools, and communities;

(c) encourages participants to learn new skills; and

(d) is effectively administered.