R277-926-4. Certification Maintenance and General Monitoring

  (1) An RTC that has been certified is subject to periodic monitoring and review.

  (2) An RTC shall ensure general compliance with the requirements of this rule, state law, and federal law by providing the Superintendent with:

  (a) documentation, including:

  (i) applicable student and program records; and

  (ii) information for which the Board is responsible;

  (b) access to on-site visits at any time; and

  (c) any combination of Subsections (a) and (b).

  (3) An RTC that has been certified shall comply with all requirements of this rule, State of Utah law and federal law, including the following requirements:

  (a) collaborating with an LEA of origin to maintain and facilitate a transition plan for each student served by the RTC that includes:

  (i) a list of a relevant course of study related to needs and ability of the student;

  (ii) a list of all required transition assessments needed;

  (iii) a plan for transitions to and from restrictive placement; and

  (iv) age of majority documentation in a form approve by the Superintendent;

  (b) collaborating with the LEA of origin on a student's IEP through:

  (i) timely and appropriate IEP progress monitoring;

  (ii) documentation of a student's specially designed instruction and related services including:

  (A) service provisions;

  (B) treatment notes; and

  (C) service logs;

  (iii) sign-in or attendance sheets for each IEP meeting held for a student; and

  (iv) adhering to all other applicable state and federal laws;

  (c) when appropriate, establishing a discipline guide consistent with IDEA that includes a behavior intervention plan with the following minimum components:

  (i) general behavior goals;

  (ii) crisis de-escalation and restraint training and training frequency;

  (iii) restraint and seclusion policies and procedures consistent with state and federal law; and

  (iv) parental notification policies requiring notice within at least 24-hours.

  (4) An RTC shall notify the Superintendent within 30 days if the RTC makes any material change to the RTC's special education program.

  (5) If a certified RTC is found to be noncompliant with a provision of R277-926, State of Utah law, or federal law, the Superintendent may suspend or revoke the RTC's certification as outlined in Subsection R277-926-5.