Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-705 - Secondary School Completion and Diplomas
Section R277-705-6 - Career Development Credentials

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-705-6

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) An LEA may award a career development credential to a student with an IEP or Section 504 plan:

(a) who meets the requirements of a career focused work experience before leaving school; and

(b) consistent with:
(i) state and federal law; and

(ii) the student's IEP or Section 504 plan.

(2) Before receiving a career development credential, a student shall:

(a) earn the following credits in core content:
(i) English Language Arts (3.0);

(ii) Mathematics (2.0);

(iii) Science (1.0); and

(iv) Social Studies (1.0);

(b) complete 120 hours of community based work experience, to include:
(i) 40 hours of paid employment; or

(ii) documentation of completion of intake with a vocal rehabilitation counselor or the Department of Workforce Services;

(c) complete an LEA approved transition curriculum class or coursework that includes:
(i) disability awareness;

(ii) accommodations;

(iii) self-advocacy training;

(iv) career exploration; and

(v) workplace soft skills;

(d) receive .5 credits in a CTE Work Based Learning internship, including accommodations or modifications as appropriate and allowed by industry standards; and

(e) verify concentration in a CTE pathway in the student's area of interest.

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