1. (1) This rule is authorized by:

   1. (a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
   2. (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;
   3. (c) Subsection 53E-6-201(3)(a), which gives the Board authority to make rules establishing the criteria for obtaining a license; and
   4. (d) Section 53E-6-206, which directs the Board to work with the Utah Board of Higher Education to develop a strategy for modifying traditional and alternative programs for training teachers.
2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for the RAPT, which allows a teacher to earn a professional license through an approved apprenticeship program.
3. (3) This Rule R277-333 is categorized as Category 4 as described in Rule R277-111.

KEY: apprentice, license, RAPT

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Article X, Section 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-6-201(3)(a); 53E-6-206