(1) This rule is authorized by:
- (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3. which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
- (b) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law; and
- (c) Subsection 53E-6-201(2)(a), which authorizes the Board to rank, endorse, or classify licenses.
(2) The purpose of this rule is to provide criteria for:
- (a) local school boards to employ educators in appropriate assignments;
- (b) the Board to provide state funding to local school boards for appropriately qualified and assigned staff; and
- (c) the Board and local school boards to satisfy the requirements of ESEA for local school boards to receive federal funds.
KEY: educator, license, assignment
Date of Last Change: June 8, 2026
Notice of Continuation: April 2, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-6-201(2)(a)