Utah Admin. Code 277-926-2

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R277-926-2 - Definitions
(1) "Nonsectarian" means a nonpublic school or agency that is not owned, operated, controlled by, or formally affiliated with a religious group or sect, whatever might be the actual character of the education program or the primary purpose of the facility.
(2)
(a) "Residential Treatment Center" or "RTC" means a private, or nonsectarian establishment that provides related services necessary for a student with special needs to benefit educationally from the student's IEP.
(b) "Residential Treatment Center" or "RTC" does not include an organization or agency that operates as a public agency or offers public service, including:
(i) a state or local agency;
(ii) an affiliate of a state or local agency including:
(A) a private, nonprofit corporation established or operated by a state or local agency;
(B) a public university or college; or
(C) a public hospital.
(3) "Qualified personnel" means an in-classroom staff member who:
(a) provides assistance with a student's education;
(b) has met requirements for federal and state certification and licensing requirements that apply to the area in which the staff member is providing services, including Board or Utah Department of Professional Licensing requirements; and
(c) actively adheres to the standards of professional practice established in federal and state law and regulation.

Utah Admin. Code R277-926-2

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-15, effective 7/2/2019
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/11/2021
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-12, effective 6/7/2023
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-16, effective 8/7/2024