Section R277-705-6 - Career Development Credentials(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);(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;(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.Utah Admin. Code R277-705-6
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-3, effective 1/7/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-6, effective 2/28/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/11/2023