Welcome to Special Education Services
Overview
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Services section provides leadership and support for educators, parents, and students with disabilities receiving special education and related services throughout Utah public schools and communities, in an effort to improve educational outcomes.
USBE Special Education Rules
Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules (June 2023)
Effective June 2023
IDEA Application
Public Notice: Please review the Utah State Board of Education IDEA application, interactive spreadsheet and GEPA form. All attachments are from last year as we are waiting for the FFY 2026 application, interactive spreadsheet and allocation information from the Department.
Utah Part B FFY2025 Application
Utah Part B 611 Interactive Spreadsheet
Section 427 GPA Utah Application
Public Comment: We are accepting public comments for the next 30 days. Please send comments to Jerry Rogers @ jerry.rogers@schools.utah.gov with the following subject line: Public Comment IDEA Part B Application.
Special Education e-Newsletter
Register for a subscription to the USBE Special Education e-Newsletter. Each month the e-newsletter will provide subscribers with articles and professional learning opportunities aimed at improving outcomes for students with disabilities. The monthly articles will focus on literacy, numeracy, behavior supports, transition, preschool, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), parent engagement, meaningful inclusion, and compliance. Educators, administrators, paraeducators, and parents will all benefit from this information. Please feel free to share this subscription link with your colleagues and friends.
Sign up for the Special Education Newsletter.
Student Support Training Request Portal (TRP)
The USBE TRP is an online tool for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to request specific Professional Learning (PL) and Technical Assistance (TA) support from the USBE. The information submitted is used to help coordinate PL and TA across the state to ensure that LEA needs are addressed and met in an efficient manner.