R277-750. Education Programs for Students with Disabilities

R277.  Education, Administration.

R277-750.  Education Programs for Students with Disabilities.

R277-750-1.  Authority and Purpose.

          (1)  This rule is authorized by:

          (a)  Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

          (b)  Subsection 53E-3-501(1), which directs the Board to adopt rules regarding services for persons with disabilities;

          (c)  Title 53E, Chapter 7, Part 2, Special Education Program, which requires the Board to adopt rules regarding educational services to students with disabilities; and

          (d)  Subsection 53E-3-401(4) which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.

          (2)  The purpose of this rule is to specify standards and procedures for special education programs.

R277-750-2.  Incorporation of Special Education Rules Manual by Reference.

          (1)  This rule incorporates by reference the Special Education Rules manual dated June 2023, which establishes policies and procedures for:

          (a)  appropriate and timely identification of a student with a disability;

          (b)  evaluation and classification of a student with a disability by qualified personnel;

          (c)  standards for services provided to a student with a disability;

          (d)  provision for multi-district programs for a student with a disability;

          (e)  provision for delivery of service responsibilities;

          (f)  certification and qualifications for instructional staff; and

          (g)  the state's implementation of federal special education programs, including IDEA.

          (2)  A copy of the manual is located at:

          (a)  https://schools.utah.gov/administrativerules/documentsincorporated; and

          (b)  the Utah State Board of Education.

R277-750-3.  Standards and Procedures.

          The Superintendent and LEAs shall provide services to a student with a disability in accordance with:

          (1)  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794;

          (2)  this rule;

          (3)  the Special Education Rules, June 2023, included in the Special Education Rules manual described in Section R277-750-2; and

          (4)  the annual Utah State Federal Application under Part B of the IDEA.

KEY:  special education

Date of Last Change:  March 15, 2024

Notice of Continuation:  April 14, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  Art X Sec 3; Title 53E, Chapter 7, Part 2; 53E-3-501(1); 53E-3-401(4)

Status of Rule

Effective March 15, 2024

Five-year review April 14, 2026

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Oversight Framework

Uncategorized

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Related Utah Law

Public Education Statutes
53E-3-501

Title 53E, Chapter 7, Part 2, Special Education Program

Other Statutes
None

USBE Administrative Rules
R277-100, Definitions for USBE Rules

Related Federal Law

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Resources

Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules

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Contact Information

Primary Contact:
Leah Voorhies
leah.voorhies@schools.utah.gov
Student Support, Special Education

Secondary Contact:
LauraLee Gillespie
lauralee.gillespie@schools.utah.gov
Student Support, Special Education

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This page was last updated on July 30, 2024.

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