(1) A special educator or speech language pathologist (SLP) eligible for funding shall complete a survey through an online provider approved by the Superintendent as follows:
- (a) by a date determined by the special educator's LEA, but no later than September 30 for a special educator who worked before the school year began; and
- (b) by a date determined by the special educator's LEA, but no later than July 31 for a special educator who worked after the school year ended.
- (2) A special educator may only receive a stipend under this rule for actual days worked.
- (3) An LEA may not transfer stipend workdays under this rule among special educators.
- (4) A special educator hired by an LEA after the beginning of the school year may receive funding for extra days to the extent of funds available.
KEY: special educators, stipends
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 7, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-310