R277-512-2. Definitions

  (1)(a) "Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS)" means the electronic file maintained on licenses and license applications, which may include:

  (a) personal directory information;

  (b) educational background;

  (c) endorsements;

  (d) employment history;

  (e) professional development information; and

  (f) a record of disciplinary action taken by the Board against the educator.

  (b) Information contained in an individual's CACTUS file may only be released in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access Management Act.

  (2) "LEA," for purposes of this rule, includes the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.

  (3) "License," for purposes of this rule, means an authorization issued by the Board which permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools consistent with Subsection 53E-6-102(10).

  (4) "License record" means the electronic record of license holder and license applicant personal information and credentials maintained by the Superintendent on the CACTUS database.

  (5) "License transaction" means the interactions between a license holder or applicant and the Superintendent that result in issuance of:

  (a) a license;

  (b) a renewal of a license; or

  (c) a modification of a license or license record.

  (6) "Online license transaction" means those license transactions that take place via the process maintained by a contracted provider, chosen by the Superintendent.

  (7) "Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission" or "UPPAC" means a Commission established to assist and advise the Board in matters relating to the professional practices of educators, consistent with Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 5, Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.