1. (1) The division may:

   1. (a) refuse to certify a teacher; or
   2. (b) following a notice of agency action, suspend, place on probation or refuse to certify a teacher.

2. (2) The division may suspend, place on probation or refuse issuance of certification for:

   1. (b) failure to comply with this rule;
   2. (c) failure to meet the standards for training;
   3. (d) providing false information in an application or form required by the division;
   4. (e) conviction of a felony, or conviction of or reasonable grounds to believe a tester has committed an act of moral turpitude; or
   5. (f) failure to appear for a hearing.
3. (3) The certification of a teacher shall be effective until canceled or suspended by the division.
4. (4) The USOE may initiate suspension or cancellation of a certification by providing the division with a written request.
5. (5) A proceeding to revoke, place on probation, or refuse to issue or renew a certification is designated as an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202.
6. (6) A teacher who has had a certification suspended may not be eligible to reapply for a certification until six months have elapsed since the date of the suspension.
7. (7) The teacher shall submit an application for recertification.
8. (8) Upon receipt of a completed application, the division shall conduct a review process as established by the division director to determine eligibility for recertification.
9. (9) The division shall provide notice of final decision in writing to the teacher within 20 days of receipt of the completed application, required documentation, and fees.
10. (10) The teacher shall have an opportunity to request a hearing in writing within 20 days of receipt of the division's final decision when a request for reinstatement is denied.
11. (11) Any teacher who has had a certification suspended by the division two times may not be eligible to reapply for recertification.
12. (12) The division shall cancel the certification of teachers who are no longer employed as licensed public school teachers.
13. (13) Teachers who discontinue employment and later return to teach driver education shall submit a new application for a new certification and complete approved training.

KEY: driver education, teacher certification

Date of Last Change: August 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 16, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53G-10-507