Utah § 53E-6-901 Substitute teachers.

Utah Statutes

§ 53E-6-901 — Substitute teachers.

Utah § 53E-6-901

Title 53EPublic Education System -- State Administration

Ch. 53E-6Education Professional Licensure

Part 53E-6-9Additional Credentials

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Utah Code Ann. § 53E-6-901 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section, "substitute teacher" means a licensed or non-licensed individual who is employed by a school district to fill in for a regular classroom teacher during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.

(2)When hiring substitute teachers, school districts shall prioritize licensed educators as substitutes when available.

(3)An individual shall submit to a background check in accordance with Section 53G-11-402 prior to employment as a substitute teacher.

(4)A teacher's position in the classroom may not be filled by a non-licensed substitute teacher for more than a total of 20 days during any school year unless a licensed educator is not available.

(5)An individual who is ineligible to hold a license for reasons described in Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 6, Lic

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(1) As used in this section, "substitute teacher" means a licensed or non-licensed individual who is employed by a school district to fill in for a regular classroom teacher during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
(2) When hiring substitute teachers, school districts shall prioritize licensed educators as substitutes when available.
(3) An individual shall submit to a background check in accordance with Section 53G-11-402 prior to employment as a substitute teacher.
(4) A teacher's position in the classroom may not be filled by a non-licensed substitute teacher for more than a total of 20 days during any school year unless a licensed educator is not available.
(5) An individual who is ineligible to hold a license for reasons described in Title 53E, Chapter 6, Part 6, License Denial and Discipline, may not serve as a substitute teacher.