Utah Code § 53G-7-219: Medical specialists in public schools.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Qualified individual" means an individual who:

(i) is employed by an LEA; and

(ii) provides related services in a school-based setting.

(b) "Qualified individual" includes:

(i) an audiologist;

(ii) a speech-language pathologist;

(iii) a mental health practitioner;

(iv) a school nurse;

(v) an occupational therapist; and

(vi) a physical therapist.

(c) "Related services" means the same as that term is defined in 34 C.F.R. 300.34.

(2) An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that:

(a) is separate from salary schedules adopted for other LEA employees; and

(b) takes into consideration the market rate for related services provided outside of a school-based setting.