R277-518-1. Authority and Purpose

  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 permits the Board to issue licenses for educators, and Subsection 53E-3-401(3) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

  B. The purpose of this rule is to specify standards for a CTE license area and endorsements. An appropriate CTE or secondary license area and appropriate endorsement(s) are required for all persons teaching CTE programs at the secondary and adult level where high school credit is earned. Specific to adult education, an appropriate CTE, elementary or secondary license area is required for all persons awarding adult education high school completion credits in multiple subjects consistent with R277-733-4L.