1. (1) An educator preparation program that applies for approval by the Superintendent shall demonstrate how it will ensure that participants:

   1. (a) are prepared to meet the Utah Effective Educator Standards established in Rule R277-330; and
   2. (b) demonstrate all competencies applicable to the license area and subject area as established by the Superintendent.

2. (2) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (1), an educator preparation program that is not also a Utah LEA shall:

   1. (a) have a physical location in Utah where participants attend classes; or

   2. (b) if the program provides only online instruction:

      1. (i) have the program's primary headquarters located in Utah; and
      2. (ii) be licensed to do business through the Utah Department of Commerce; and

   3. (c) establish entry requirements that are designed to ensure that only high quality individuals enter the preparation program, which include measures of:

      1. (i) previous academic success;
      2. (ii) disposition for employment in an educational setting; and
      3. (iii) basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

3. (3)(a) If the Superintendent denies an application from an educator preparation program, the proposed educator preparation program may appeal the Superintendent's decision to the Board by submitting a written appeal to the Board Secretary.

   1. (b) The Board shall assign an appeal under Subsection (3)(a) to a standing committee to make a recommendation to the full Board for final action.
4. (4) An approved educator preparation program may recommend an individual that completed the program for a professional license or license area as long as all current license requirements have been met.

5. (5) If five years have passed since an individual completed an approved educator preparation program, the program may recommend the individual for a professional license or license area if the program:

   1. (a) reviews the individual's program; and
   2. (b) requires the individual to complete any additional necessary requirements to meet current programs standards before making a licensing recommendation.

KEY: educator preparation program

Date of Last Change: November 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-6-201(3)(a)