53E-8-206. Advisory council.

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Effective 7/1/2026

(1)The following individuals comprise the advisory council of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind:

(a)the following members whom the state board appoints:

(i)two members who are blind;

(ii)two members who are deaf;

(iii)two members who are deafblind or parents of a child who is deafblind;

(iv)two members who have children receiving outreach services from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;

(v)one parent of a child who is blind; and

(vi)one parent of a child who is deaf; and

(b)one non-voting member from the state board, whom the state board chair appoints.

(2)The advisory council shall:

(a)make recommendations to the state board regarding issues related to the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;

(b)serve as a school community council, as that term is defined in Section 53G-7-1202 , for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind;

(c)consult regarding the entrance policies and procedures described in Section 53E-8-402 ; and

(d)in accordance with Section 53E-8-407 , make recommendations regarding:

(i)the Educational Enrichment Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students; and

(ii)the Educational Enrichment Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Students.

(3)The advisory council may form subcommittees regarding the separate programs described in Subsection (2)(d) .

Enacted by Chapter 471 , 2026 General Session