Utah Admin. Code R277-705-5 - Alternate Diploma
(1) An LEA may
award an alternate diploma to a student with a significant cognitive disability
if:
(a) the student accesses grade-level Core
standards through the Essential Elements;
(b) the student's IEP team makes graduation
substitutions in the same content area, from a list of alternative courses
approved by the Superintendent; and
(c) the student meets all graduation
requirements before exiting school at or before age 22.
(2) An alternate diploma issued in accordance
with Subsection (1) may not indicate that the recipient is a student with a
disability.
(3) Notwithstanding the
award of an alternate diploma, an LEA may still be obligated to provide FAPE to
an eligible student in accordance with the IDEA.
(4)
(a) The
Superintendent shall provide a list of alternative courses that may be
considered for student with cognitive disabilities working to receive an
alternate diploma.
(b) An LEA may
submit courses to the Superintendent to be considered for possible inclusion on
the list required by Subsection (4)(a).
(c) The Superintendent shall annually update
the list of alternative courses required under Subsection (4)(a) following
review of LEA recommendations made under Subsection (4)(b).
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