Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-801 - Services for Students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deaf-Blind
Section R277-801-5 - Correlation of Responsibilities

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 277-801-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) For qualifying students currently enrolled with an LEA and receiving services through USDB outreach programs, an LEA will provide a list of students and their IEP due dates for the upcoming school year to USDB no later than June 30 annually.

(2) An LEA shall invite USDB staff to attend IEP or 504 plan meetings for qualifying students, including meetings for:

(a) students transitioning from Part C to Part B;

(b) students moving from out of state; and

(c) students transferring between LEAs.

(3)

(a) For qualifying students enrolled in an LEA and receiving no services from USDB, an LEA shall invite USDB to attend any meeting where USDB services may be considered for that student.

(b) If a change of placement is considered, both the referring LEA and USDB will participate and establish a timeline to ensure a successful transition for the student.

(4) IEP or 504 plan meetings shall be at a mutually agreed upon time and location, with appropriate notification to all parties.

(5)

(a) The Board and USDB shall provide ongoing interpreter training toward certification and mentoring for all interpreters, as requested by individual LEAs.

(b) Training provided under Subsection (5)(a) shall provide certified interpreters with the opportunity to improve skills and move up to a higher level of certification.

(c) An LEA may contract with USDB to provide interpreter services for students attending the LEA or an LEA school where a USDB extension classroom is located.

(6)

(a) Each LEA, including USDB as the designated LEA, is responsible for ensuring the timely provision of textbooks and material as required by the IDEA.

(b) The Board shall annually provide information to LEAs regarding the costs of accessible materials in the state.

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