1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
   2. (b) Section 53E-8-204 which authorizes the Board to make rules regarding the administration of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;
   3. (c) Section 53E-8-402, which directs the Board to establish entrance policies and procedures to be considered, consistent with the IDEA, for student placement recommendations at the USDB;
   4. (d) Section 53E-8-409, which directs the Board to establish the USIMAC and outline collaboration and operating procedures for USIMAC and USDB resources; and
   5. (e) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide standards and procedures for the operation of the USDB and the USDB outreach programs and services.
3. (3) This Rule R277-800 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: educational administration

Date of Last Change: November 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: May 13, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-8-204; 53E-8-402; 53E-8-409