R277-507-3. Endorsement Requirements

  (1) A driver education endorsement shall be added to an educator's Level 1, 2, or 3 license if the educator:

  (a) has a valid and current Level 1, 2, or 3 license with an area of concentration in one or more of the following:

  (i) Secondary Education;

  (ii) Special Education;

  (iii) School Counselor; or

  (iv) Career and Technical Education;

  (b) has a valid Utah automobile operator's license;

  (c) has not had an automobile operator's license suspended or revoked during the two year period immediately prior to applying for the endorsement; and

  (d) has completed the professional preparation requirements set forth in Subsection (2).

  (2) A high school driver education teacher shall complete professional preparation which includes sixteen (16) semester hours in the area of driver and safety education, as follows:

  (a) a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours shall be in the area of driver and safety education, including a practicum covering classroom, on-street, simulator, and driving range instruction;

  (b) a minimum of two (2) semester hours of Driver Education State Law and Policy through Utah Education Network;

  (c) a minimum of one (1) semester hour of current/valid first aid and CPR training; and

  (d) a minimum of one (1) semester hour of DLD online examiners training.

  (3) In order for a high school driver education teacher to be certified as a driver license examiner by the DLD, the teacher shall first be licensed and endorsed as provided in this Section R277-507-3 by the Board.

  (4) After meeting the criteria of Subsection(1), a high school driver education teacher shall obtain a valid and current certificate from the DLD to administer written and driving tests, in accordance with Section 53G-10-507.