No. 32271: R280-202. USOR Procedures for Individuals with the Most Severe Disabilities

DAR File No.: 32271
Filed: 01/05/2009, 01:17
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Pub. L. 102-569, Title VI-C, October 1992, directs state agencies to define for themselves individuals with the most severe disabilities, and Section 53A-24-103 directs that the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation shall be under the policy direction of the Utah State Board of Education.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule continues to define persons with the most severe disabilities for purposes of providing services and determining order of selection for services according to federal and state law. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation