Section R277-709-3 - LEA Programs(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:(a) a strategic plan outlining the key goals and strategies the program will achieve for YIC students;(b) the respective responsibilities of the Board, LEAs, and other local service providers for education; and(c) any third-party providers of educational services the LEA plans to utilize.(3) An LEA with an approved YIC program shall:(a) assign each YIC student in a school-based program a mentor using an evidence-based mentoring program;(b) admit a YIC student to classes within five school days following arrival at a new residential placement;(c) flag the student as a YIC student in the LEA's student information system and obtain applicable forms from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding the YIC designation of the student;(d) maintain a system to record incident data including incident data described by Rule R277-912 and Section 53E-3-516;(e) offer courses consistent with the Utah Core standards described in Rule R277-700;(f) ensure staff assigned to a YIC student be qualified and appropriate for the student's assignments in accordance with Board licensing rules;(g) maintain accreditation as part of the LEA where the programs are located consistent with Rule R277-410;(h) prioritize course content mastery rather than completion of predetermined seat time in a classroom; and(i) coordinate educational services with non-custody programs to enable a YIC student to continue the student's education following discharge from custody.(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: (a) is in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student's behavior and educational performance;(b) conforms to the student's individualized education program (IEP) when the student qualifies for special education;(c) adheres to the student's 504 plan, if applicable; and(d) references existing administrative rule and its applicability where appropriate.(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: (a) the student's custodial status;(b) past behavior that does not put others at risk; or(c) the inappropriate behavior of another student.(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.Utah Admin. Code R277-709-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-9, effective 4/9/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-18, effective 8/19/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-04, effective 2/8/2023