1. (1) If the allegations that gave rise to the underlying suspension involve abuse of a sexual or physical nature, UPPAC shall make reasonable efforts to notify the victim or the victim's family of the reinstatement request.

2. (2) UPPAC's notification described in Subsection (1) shall:

   1. (a) advise the victim or the victim's family that a reinstatement hearing has been scheduled;
   2. (b) notify the victim or the victim's family of the date, time, and location of the hearing;
   3. (c) advise the victim or the victim's family of the victim's right to be heard at the reinstatement hearing; and
   4. (d) provide the victim or the victim's family with a form upon which the victim can submit a statement for consideration by the hearing panel.

3. (3) A victim entitled to notification of the reinstatement proceedings shall be permitted:

   1. (a) to attend the hearing; and
   2. (b) to offer the victim's position on the educator's reinstatement request, either by testifying in person or by submitting a written statement.
4. (4) A victim choosing to testify at a reinstatement hearing shall be subject to reasonable cross examination in the hearing officer's discretion.
5. (5) A victim choosing not to respond in writing or appear at the reinstatement hearing waives the victim's right to participate in the reinstatement process.

KEY: licensure, reinstatement, hearings

Date of Last Change: February 9, 2026

Notice of Continuation: December 15, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-6-506; 53E-3-401(4)