Section R277-309-3 - Required Licensing(1) All teachers in public schools shall hold a current educator license along with appropriate license areas of concentration and endorsements that is not suspended or revoked by the Board under Section 53E-6-604.(2) An LEA shall receive assistance from the Superintendent to the extent of resources available to have all teachers hold a professional license, license area, and endorsement in all areas in which the teacher is assigned.(3) An LEA shall only hire a teacher who:(a) holds a current educator license; or(b) is in the process of becoming fully licensed and endorsed.(4) In accordance with Section 53E-3-401, if an LEA hires an educator without appropriate licensure, the Superintendent may recommend that the Board withhold the following until the LEA's educators are appropriately licensed:(a) LEA salary supplement funds under Section 53F-2-405 and Rule R277-110; and(b) Educator quality funds under Subsection 53F-2-305(2) and Rule R277-486.Utah Admin. Code R277-309-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-07, effective 3/12/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-15, effective 7/23/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-17, effective 8/12/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-17, effective 8/22/2022