Utah Code § 53G-6-709

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53G-6-709 - Participation of students with a disability in extracurricular activities
(1) A student with a disability may not be denied the opportunity of participating in a public school program or extracurricular activity solely because of the student's age or disability, unless the participation threatens the health or safety of the student.
(2) The school district or charter school, in cooperation with the Utah Department of Health shall establish criteria used to determine the health and safety factor.
(3) Subsection (1) applies to a student who:
(a) has not graduated from high school with a regular diploma; and
(b) is under the age of 22, if participation is recommended by the student's individualized education program team.

Utah Code § 53G-6-709

Renumbered from § 53E-7-205 and amended by Chapter 187, 2019 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/14/2019.
Renumbered from § 53A-15-303.5 by Chapter 1, 2018 General Session ,§ 187, eff. 1/24/2018.
Amended by Chapter 215, 2000 General Session.