53E-6-102. Definitions.
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Effective 5/6/2026
53E-6-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"Certificate" means a license issued by a governmental jurisdiction outside the state.
(2)"DOD civilian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-11-202 .
(3)"Educator" means:
(a)a person who holds a license;
(b)a teacher, counselor, administrator, librarian, or other person required, under rules of the state board, to hold a license;
(c)for an audiologist or a speech language pathologist, an individual who an LEA employs and holds a credential from:
(i)the Division of Professional Licensing in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act; or
(ii)the State Board of Education; or
(d)a person who is the subject of an allegation which has been received by an LEA, the state board, or UPPAC and was, at the time noted in the allegation, a license holder or a person employed in a position requiring licensure.
(4)"License" means an authorization issued by the state board that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools.
(5)"National Board certification" means a current certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
(6)"School" means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child.
(7)"UPPAC" means the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
Amended by Chapter 140 , 2026 General Session