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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R277. Education, Administration |
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R277-528. Use of Public Education Job Enhancement Program (PEJEP) Funds |
| R277-528-1. Authority and Purpose |
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(1) This rule is authorized by: (a) Article X, Section 3 of the Utah Constitution, which places general control and supervision of 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; (c) Subsection 53F-2-514(3)(c)(ii) which requires the Board to make a rule that provides for repayment of a portion of the initial payment by the teacher if the teacher fails to complete the university program with exceptions; and (d) Subsection 53F-2-514(5)(b) which directs the Board to develop criteria for PEJEP awards. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide standards and procedures for ongoing participation in PEJEP. |
| R277-528-2. Definitions |
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(1) "Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation" or "(CAEP)" is a nationally recognized organization that accredits professional teacher education programs in institutions offering baccalaureate and graduate degrees for K-12 teachers. (2) "PEJEP award" means an award granted to an eligible PEJEP participant pursuant to Section 53F-2-514 and R277-528. (3) "PEJEP Participant" means a qualified teacher with an approved application pursuant to Section 53F-2-514 and R277-528; (4) "Public Education Job Enhancement Program (PEJEP)" means the program authorized under Subsection 53F-2-514(2). |
| R277-528-3. PEJEP Participants |
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(1) If an application is filed on behalf of a qualified teacher pursuant to Subsection 53F-2-514(3)(a) and approved by the Superintendent, the PEJEP participant shall: (a) commit to required courses for advanced degrees and endorsements consistent with Subsection 53F-2-514(2); (b) provide documentation annually, by October 1, to the Superintendent, demonstrating full-time employment as an educator during the previous school year; (c) notify the Superintendent of the participant's satisfaction of the participant's four year teaching commitment as described by Subsection 53F-2-514(3); and (d) provide required documentation to receive textbook reimbursements which will be reimbursed directly to the PEJEP participant by the Superintendent. (2) If a PEJEP participant changes employers, leaves public education, or moves from the state, the Superintendent may require repayment or partial repayment, consistent with Subsection 53F-2-514(3). |
| R277-528-4. University Program Eligibility |
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(1) A university program that provides licensure and endorsements in the areas outlined in Subsection 53F-2-514(2) and meets the criteria of this section shall be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for a PEJEP participant. (2) To be an eligible university program, the university shall: (a) be a Utah institution of higher education; (b) provide documentation to the Superintendent of the university's program accreditation by CAEP; and (c) provide to the Superintendent an overview of the university's endorsement program including: (i) program requirements and eligibility standards for participants; (ii) a screening process for prospective participants; (iii) course syllabi; and (iv) a yearly evaluation of the program. (3) The Superintendent may determine the eligibility of a university's program on an annual basis. (4) The Superintendent shall reimburse tuition directly to an eligible university's program for a PEJEP participant. |
| R277-528-5. Evaluation |
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(1) The Superintendent shall maintain records of PEJEP award participants. (2) The Superintendent shall prepare an annual report for the Board that demonstrates use of PEJEP funding consistent with Section 53F-2-514 and. |