1. (1) Subject to available funding, USDB may enroll the sibling of a student who is deaf subject to the considerations set forth in this Section R277-800-9.
2. (2) A hearing sibling attending USDB retains all rights of a traditional public school student.

3. (3) Enrollment of a hearing sibling is limited to:

   1. (a) siblings of students who are enrolled in a campus program; and
   2. (b) one hearing sibling per class.

4. (4) The USDB Superintendent shall evaluate the enrollment of a hearing sibling, including:

   1. (a) whether enrollment of the hearing sibling would be a benefit to:

      1. (i) the student who is deaf;
      2. (ii) the hearing sibling; and
      3. (iii) the other students in the deaf program; and
   2. (b) whether the hearing sibling has a record of behavior problems or other conditions that would impede the development of the students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

5. (5) If a parent enrolls a hearing sibling at USDB, the parent shall agree at the time of registration:

   1. (a) that enrollment for the hearing sibling is within the discretion of the school and may be rescinded at any time with or without cause; and
   2. (b) that the hearing sibling knows or is willing to learn American Sign Language and embrace the Deaf culture while at school.

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