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STATEUtah · May 11, 2026

Utah Board of Education Approves Science Standards for Students with Disabilities

The Utah State Board of Education approved revised alternate achievement science standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities, utilizing the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortia (DLM) to adapt Core Standards into Essential Elements (EEs).

The Bottom Line

The board approved revisions to alternate achievement science standards, ensuring that students with significant cognitive disabilities have access to adapted Core Standards through Essential Elements developed with the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortia.

The Case For

  • The alternate achievement science standards revision was approved.
  • The Utah State Board of Education contracts with the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortia (DLM) to develop and assess Alternate Achievement Standards, known as Essential Elements (EEs), for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
  • These EEs adapt the Core Standards to be accessible for these students.

The Case Against

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Source Verification

The Utah State Board of Education approved the standards revision | state government | Board Approves Alternate Achievement Science Standards for Students with Disabilities

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Utah State Board of Education
https://schools.utah.gov/board/utah/meetings/_meetingsummaries_/November2025BoardSummary.pdf
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  • "The Utah State Board of Education approved the alternate achievement science standards revision discussed during the meeting."
    Board Approves Alternate Achievement Science
  • "The Utah State Board of Education contracts with the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortia (DLM) to develop and assess Alternate Achievement Standards, known as Essential Elements (EEs), for students with significant cognitive disabilities."
    Board Approves Alternate Achievement Science
  • "These EEs adapt the Core Standards to be accessible for these students."
    Board Approves Alternate Achievement Science