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USDB committee forwards several rule and policy changes to the full board, including services rule, immunization, fees and grading
Summary
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind committee forwarded multiple USDB rule and policy drafts to the full board for final reading, approving R277‑801 (services), a rewritten immunization policy, a school personnel medical recommendations policy, the FY26‑27 fee schedule, the FY27 deaf enrichment budget, a concussion/traumatic head injury policy (one abstention), and a new LEA grading policy.
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind standing committee moved a package of USDB rule and policy updates to the full Utah State Board of Education for final consideration, approving or forwarding the following items on first reading:
- R277‑801 (services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deaf‑blind): Jennifer Wadsworth (policy adviser) said amendments reflect the passage of House Bill 448, add audiology services to the rule and require an educational partnership agreement when USDB is designated as the LEA. Member Wood’s amendment to add the partnership language and renumbering passed; the main motion…
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