1. (1) As used in this section, "teacher" means an educator who has an assignment to teach in a classroom.

2. (2) There is created the role of a teacher leader to:

   1. (a) work with a student teacher and a teacher who supervises a student teacher;
   2. (b) assist with the training of a recently hired teacher;
   3. (c) support school-based professional learning; and
   4. (d) provide feedback on the demonstration of competencies for an applicant seeking licensure through a preparation program.

3. (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules that:

   1. (a) define the role of a teacher leader, including the functions described in Subsection (2); and
   2. (b) establish the minimum criteria for a teacher to qualify as a teacher leader.

4. (4) The state board shall solicit recommendations from school districts and educators regarding:

   1. (a) appropriate resources to provide a teacher leader; and
   2. (b) appropriate ways to compensate a teacher leader.

Amended by Chapter 51, 2024 General Session