Section R277-312-2 - Definitions(1) "LEA," for purposes of this rule, includes the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.(2) "License," for purposes of this rule, has the same meaning as described in 29 Subsection 53E-6-102(3).(3) "License record" means the electronic record of license holder and license applicant personal information and credentials maintained by the Superintendent in CACTUS or USIMS.(4) "License transaction" means the interactions between a license holder or applicant and the Superintendent that may result in issuance of:(b) a renewal of a license; or(c) a modification of a license or license record.(5) "Online license transaction" means those license transactions that take place through CACTUS or USIMS.(6)(a) "USIMS" or "Utah Schools Information Management System" means a comprehensive tool maintained by the Superintendent for collecting, processing, providing oversight, and reporting on education data for the state.(b) USIMS is the successor to the CACTUS database, which maintains data on educator licenses and license applications, which may include:(i) personal directory information;(ii) educational background;(v) professional development information;(vi) evidence of criminal background checks; and(vii) a record of disciplinary action taken by the Board against the educator.(c) Information contained in an individual's license record may only be released in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access Management Act.(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.Utah Admin. Code R277-312-2
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-22, effective 11/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/7/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-12, effective 6/7/2023