R277-497-6. Exemption from School Grading

  (1)(a) As authorized by Section 53A-1-1104, an alternative school or a special needs school may submit a request for an exemption from school grading for the next three school years to the Board by July 1.

  (b) The request shall demonstrate that:

  (i) the school meets the definition of an alternative school or a special needs school;

  (ii) the school has the approval of:

  (A) the school's LEA governing board; or

  (B) if the school is the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, the USDB advisory committee; and

  (iii) if the school has received an exemption for a previous school year, the school has timely submitted to the Superintendent all information necessary for the Board to evaluate the school as required by Section 53A-1-1104.

  (2)(a) The Board shall exempt a school from school grading if the school meets the requirements of Subsection (1).

  (b) Except as provided by Subsection (2)(c), an exemption from school grading is valid for three school years.

  (c) The Board may revoke an exemption if a school fails to timely submit to the Superintendent all information necessary for the Board to annually evaluate the school in accordance with the accountability plan.