Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R277. Education, Administration |
R277-500. Educator Licensing Renewal, Timelines, and Required Fingerprint Background Checks |
R277-500-1. Authority and Purpose
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A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Section 53E-6-201 which requires the Board to make rules requiring participation in professional learning activities in order for educators to retain Utah licensure, and Subsection 53E-3-401(4) which permits the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.
B. The purpose of this rule is to provide definitions and requirements for an educator to renew a Utah educator license. This rule requires verification of employment, development of a professional learning plan, and documentation of activities consistent with Title 53E, Chapter 6, Education Professional Licensure.