1. (1) "Driver License Division" or "DLD" means the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety.

2. (2) "Endorsement" means a designation on a license area of concentration earned through demonstrating required competencies established by the Superintendent that qualifies the individual to:

   1. (a) provide instruction in a specific content area; or
   2. (b) apply a specific set of skills in an education setting.

3. (3) "Satisfactory driving record" means that an educator:

   1. (a) holds a valid Utah automobile operator's license;
   2. (b) has not had an automobile operator's license suspended or revoked during the three years immediately before applying for the endorsement;
   3. (c) has not received an automobile operator's license suspension from a court for a non-traffic related issue;
   4. (d) has not been convicted of more than one moving violation under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code in any 12 month period over the last 36 months before applying for a driver education endorsement;
   5. (e) has not been convicted of any moving violation under Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, which resulted in a fatality;
   6. (f) has not been convicted of a violation of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 5, Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving during the five years immediately before applying for a driver education endorsement;
   7. (g) has not been convicted of two or more violations of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 5, Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving; and
   8. (h) has not been convicted of a violation of Section 53-3-227 during the five years immediately before applying for a driver education endorsement.

KEY: endorsement; driver education; physical education

Date of Last Change: January 7, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 14, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401; 53E-3-501; 53G-10-507