School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program (SBMHQGP)

Overview

During the 2019 Utah State Legislature session, House Bill (H.B.) 373: Student Support Amendments was sponsored by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Millner. This bill designates the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to distribute money appropriated under this section to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide, in a school, targeted school-based mental health support. This includes clinical services and trauma-informed care, through employing or entering into contracts for services provided by qualifying personnel.

Policy

The School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) was created in accordance with the following legislation and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) rule.

• House Bill (H.B.) 373: Student Support Amendments
  Utah State Legislature
• R277-622: School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program
  Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules

In the 2020 Legislative Session, H.B. 323 by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Milner addressed provisions relating to the School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program.

These provisions include the following:

• Adds language to include telehealth services as a qualified use of funds.
• Adds Teacher and Student Success Account (TSSA) as an approved funding source for the fund matching requirement for an LEA whose plan was approved by the state board before April 1, 2020.
• Removes the fund matching requirement for an LEA whose plan was approved by the state board after April 1, 2020.

Resources for Grantees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program (SBMHQGP)
Google Docs

Annual Requirements for the School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program (SBMHQGP)
Google Docs

USBE Contact List for the School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program (SBMHQGP)
Google Docs

Support for the Utah Grants Management System, specifically the 75% program.

Utilizing the Utah Grants Management System for School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program
YouTube

Fiscal Year (FY) Projections

FY 2023 allocation projections for LEAs are based on the October 1, 2021 headcount. Projections for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) are based on the number of member LEAs within their region.

Utah State Board of Education School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program Fiscal Projections FY 2022 (coming soon)

FY 2023 Application Cycle (New Applicants)

LEAs interested in receiving School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program funding need to successfully complete and submit a comprehensive plan, to be approved by USBE.

FY 2023 USBE School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program - New Applicant (coming soon)

This application is for LEAs who are applying for this grant funding for the first time for FY 2023 or LEAs who have completed their first three-year cycle and need to re-apply for this grant.

Application Support

SBMHQGP New Applicant Technical Assistance Recording May 3, 2021
YouTube

Submission Timeline

LEAs who submit by the interim date/time will receive feedback (and/or approval) from the USBE review team prior to the final due date:

• To be announced

Application Final Due Date:

• May 31, 2022 by 5 p.m.

Send completed application for interim feedback and/or the final submission to Shaleece Oldroyd via e-mail as a digital link to the completed Google Docs.

Note: To be considered, USBE must receive your electronic copy (Google Docs) by the dates specified above. All e-mail submissions will be confirmed by USBE within two business days.

FY 2023 Annual Plan Update (2nd and 3rd Year Grantees)

LEAs who already have an approved plan are required to submit an Annual Plan Update, including a budget revision, for Year Two and Year Three of their three-year grant cycle.

FY 2023 USBE School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program - Annual Plan Update (coming soon)

Submission Timeline

Interim Feedback Date

LEAs who submit by the interim date/time will receive feedback from the USBE review team prior to the final due date:

• To be announced

Annual Plan Update Final Due Date:

• May 28, 2022 by 5 p.m.

Send completed annual plan update for interim feedback and/or the final submission to Shaleece Oldroyd via e-mail as a digital link to the completed Google Docs.

Note: To be considered, USBE must receive your electronic copy (Google Docs) by the dates specified above. All e-mail submissions will be confirmed by USBE within two business days.

FY 2022 Hiring Documentation Survey

FY22 Hiring Documentation Survey
Qualtrics

The grant funding will be administered through the Utah Grants Management System. Each LEA with an approved plan should have received an initial distribution totaling 25% of the allocation on the July allotment memo.

In order to receive the second distribution totaling 75% of the allocation, an LEA must demonstrate the hiring of qualified personnel to the Superintendent. USBE is requiring the LEA to provide the Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS) Identification Number (ID) or the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) number for the hired qualified personnel for verification. If the LEA enters a contract with a local mental health authority, another organization or private provider, they need to provide evidence of the executed contract. After this information is verified through the Hiring Documentation Survey, LEAs will need to request reimbursement through the Utah Grants Management System for their second distribution (75% of their total award).

FY 2022 Accountability and Data Report

LEAs are required to provide an annual report of their progress toward achieving goals and outcomes outlined in their School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program plan.

FY 2022 Accountability and Data Report (coming soon)

• Release Date: To be announced
• Due Date: To be announced

FY 202s School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program (SBMHQGP) Accountability and Data Report Technical Assistance Guide (coming soon)

Contacts

For general questions, please e-mail sbmhqualifiedgrant@schools.utah.gov.