Section 53E-8-406 - Programs for deafblind individuals - State deafblind education specialist(1) The state board shall adopt policies and programs for providing appropriate educational services to individuals who are deafblind.(2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), the state board shall designate an employee who holds a deafblind credential issued by the state board or equivalent training and expertise to: (a) act as a resource coordinator for the state board on public education programs designed for individuals who are deafblind;(b) facilitate the design and implementation of professional development programs to assist school districts, charter schools, and the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in meeting the educational needs of those who are deafblind; and(c) facilitate the design of and assist with the implementation of one-on-one intervention programs in school districts, charter schools, and at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind for those who are deafblind, serving as a resource for, or team member of, individual IEP teams.(3) The state board may authorize and approve the costs of an employee to obtain a deafblind credential issued by the state board or equivalent training and expertise to qualify for the position described in Subsection (2).(4) The state board may contract with a third party for the services required under Subsection (2).Amended by Chapter 314, 2019 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session ,§ 131, eff. 5/14/2019.Renumbered from § 53A-25b-306 by Chapter 1, 2018 General Session ,§ 209, eff. 1/24/2018.Amended by Chapter 144, 2016 General Session ,§ 38, eff. 5/10/2016.Enacted by Chapter 294, 2009 General Session