§ 53E-6-102 — Definitions.

Utah § 53E-6-102

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 53E: Public Education System -- State Administration
• Ch. 53E-6: Education Professional Licensure
• Part 53E-6-1: General Provisions

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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Certificate" means a license issued by a governmental jurisdiction outside the state.
(2) "DOD civilian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-11-202.
(3) "Educator" means:
(3)(a) a person who holds a license;
(3)(b) a teacher, counselor, administrator, librarian, or other person required, under rules of the state board, to hold a license; or
(3)(c) 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) "License" means an authorization issued by the state board that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools.
(5) "National Board certification" means a current certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
(6) "School" means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child.
(7) "UPPAC" means the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 9, 2025 Special Session 1