Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-709 - Education Programs Serving Youth in Custody
Section R277-709-3 - LEA Programs
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) An LEA shall submit an annual application and plan for approval by the Superintendent to receive funds and provide educational services for YIC.
(2) The LEA's plan described in Subsection (1) shall include:
(3) An LEA with an approved YIC program shall:
(4) The Superintendent shall make available written course descriptions for GED Test preparation for YIC students who consider pursuing GED Tests as an alternative to traditional Carnegie diploma courses.
(5) An LEA shall provide an education program for a YIC student that:
(6) An LEA may provide a YIC student a temporary schedule that can be modified to meet the YIC student's needs after an evaluation and planning process is complete.
(7) An LEA may not assign or allow a YIC student to remain in a restrictive environment, including separation from general education students and programs, due to:
(8) If an LEA uses a secured facility, including a residential treatment center, to provide educational services to a YIC student, the LEA shall provide an educational and career transition advocate and transition services for the YIC student.
(9) An LEA shall maintain all grades, attendance records, and special education SCRAM records for a YIC student in the LEA's student information system in compliance with Rule R277-484, Data Standards.
(10) An LEA with a YIC program shall participate in regular compliance monitoring visits by the Superintendent.
(11) Following a student's release from custody or transfer to a new LEA's program, the sending LEA shall ensure all available school records are up to date and forward the school records to the receiving LEA consistent with Section 53G-6-604.