The Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities in Utah

The Utah Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights examined whether K–12 students with disabilities in Utah public schools are receiving an equitable education consistent with federal civil rights protections, including IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA. The Committee reviewed data and testimony from educators, advocates, parents, and policymakers and found that, despite a robust legal framework and recent state initiatives to promote inclusion, gaps in implementation, underfunding, data quality, and staffing continue to produce persistent disparities in access, inclusion, and outcomes for students with disabilities.