R277-502-1. Authority and Purpose  


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  •   (1) This rule is authorized by:

      (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;

      (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and

      (c) Section 53E-6-201, which gives the Board power to issue licenses.

      (2) This rule specifies the types of license levels and license areas of concentration available and procedures for obtaining a license, required for employment as a licensed educator in the public schools of Utah.

      (3) This rule also provides a process and criteria for educators whose licenses have lapsed to return to the teaching profession.