53E-6-902. Teacher leaders.

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Effective 5/1/2024

(1)As used in this section, "teacher" means an educator who has an assignment to teach in a classroom.

(2)There is created the role of a teacher leader to:

(a)work with a student teacher and a teacher who supervises a student teacher;

(b)assist with the training of a recently hired teacher;

(c)support school-based professional learning; and

(d)provide feedback on the demonstration of competencies for an applicant seeking licensure through a preparation program.

(3)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules that:

(a)define the role of a teacher leader, including the functions described in Subsection (2); and

(b)establish the minimum criteria for a teacher to qualify as a teacher leader.

(4)The state board shall solicit recommendations from school districts and educators regarding:

(a)appropriate resources to provide a teacher leader; and

(b)appropriate ways to compensate a teacher leader.

Amended by Chapter 51 , 2024 General Session