DAR File No. 41784

Education, Administration

Rule R277-514

Deaf Education in Public Schools

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 41784
Filed: 06/09/2017 12:31:41 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This new Rule R277-514 is created to provide provisions for the requirements for deaf education licensing.

Summary of the rule or change:

Rule R277-514 defines terms; provides provisions for a deaf education license area of concentration; and provides for Utah State Board of Education approval of an institution of higher education's deaf education preparation program.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Art X, Sec 3
• Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a)
• Section 53A-1-401

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

This new Rule R277-514 provides provisions for deaf education licensing which will likely not result in a cost or savings to the state budget.

local governments:

This new Rule R277-514 provides provisions for deaf education licensing which will likely not result in a cost or savings to local government.

small businesses:

This new Rule R277-514 provides provisions for deaf education licensing which will likely not result in a cost or savings to small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

This new Rule R277-514 provides provisions for deaf education licensing which will likely not result in a cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

This new Rule R277-514 provides provisions for deaf education licensing which will likely not result in any compliance costs for affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to businesses.

Sydnee Dickson, State Superintendent

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Angela Stallings at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7656, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at angie.stallings@schools.utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/31/2017

This rule may become effective on:

08/07/2017

Authorized by:

Angela Stallings, Deputy Superintendent, Policy and Communication

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-514. Deaf Education in Public Schools.

R277-514-1. Authority and Purpose.

(1) This rule is authorized by:

(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

(b) Section 53A-1-401, which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

(c) Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a), which requires the Board to establish the qualification and certification of educators.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to specify the requirements for Deaf Education licensing.

 

R277-514-2. Deaf Education (Birth to Age 22) License Area of Concentration.

(1) A deaf education (birth to age 22) license area of concentration permits an educator to teach a class composed of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 22 if the educator holds the appropriate endorsement as described in R277-520-4.

(2) The Board may approve an application for a Deaf Education license area of concentration if the applicant:

(a)(i) completes a deaf education teacher preparation program approved by the Board as described in Section R277-514-3; or

(ii) holds a valid deaf education license issued by a state other than Utah under the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Agreement;

(b) passes a deaf education competency exam approved by the Board;

(c) has met the requirements of at least one of the following endorsements:

(i) Listening and Spoken Language endorsement, which indicates that the endorsement holder's preparation focused on teaching deaf and hard of hearing students with listening and spoken language strategies; or

(ii) ASL/English-bilingual/bicultural endorsement, which indicates that the endorsement holder's preparation focused on strategies that promote the development of American Sign Language and English literacy across the curriculum; and

(d) if the applicant intends to teach in grades six through twelve, has met the requirements of at least one content specific area endorsement.

 

R277-514-3. Deaf Education Program.

The Board may approve an institution of higher education's deaf education teacher preparation program if the program includes course work specifically designed to train candidates to:

(1) understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding deaf education;

(2) comply with:

(a) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Pub. L. No. 108-446; and

(b) Board rule;

(3) address specific linguistic and cultural needs of deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the curriculum;

(4) demonstrate techniques for incorporating language into all aspects of the curriculum;

(5) demonstrate pedagogical skills unique to teaching reading, writing, math and other content areas to deaf and hard of hearing students;

(6) demonstrate basic fluency in the use of American Sign Language;

(7) understand audiological and physiological components of audition;

(8) understand techniques for teaching speech to deaf and hard of hearing students;

(9) understand the socio-cultural and psychological implications of hearing loss; and

(10) assess and address the educational needs and educational progress of deaf and hard of hearing students.

 

KEY: licensing, deaf education

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2017

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-401; 53A-1-402