As used in this chapter:

1. (1) "Certificate" means a license issued by a governmental jurisdiction outside the state.
2. (2) "DOD civilian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-11-202.

3. (3) "Educator" means:

   1. (a) a person who holds a license;
   2. (b) a teacher, counselor, administrator, librarian, or other person required, under rules of the state board, to hold a license;

   3. (c) for an audiologist or a speech language pathologist, an individual who an LEA employs and holds a credential from:

      1. (i) the Division of Professional Licensing in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act; or
      2. (ii) the State Board of Education; or
   4. (d) a person who is the subject of an allegation which has been received by an LEA, the state board, or UPPAC and was, at the time noted in the allegation, a license holder or a person employed in a position requiring licensure.
4. (4) "License" means an authorization issued by the state board that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools.
5. (5) "National Board certification" means a current certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
6. (6) "School" means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child.
7. (7) "UPPAC" means the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.

Amended by Chapter 140, 2026 General Session