DAR File No. 32450

Education, Administration

R277-502-4

License Levels, Procedures, and Periods of Validity

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 32450
Filed: 03/16/2009, 03:00
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This section of the rule currently provides that a Level 3 license may be issued by the Utah State Board of Education to a Level 2 license holder who has achieved National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certification or who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The amendment provides language that requires Level 3 license holders to remain current on these certification requirements in order to renew Level 3 licenses.

Summary of the rule or change:

The amendment adds revised new language regarding renewal of a specific educator license level in Section R277-502-4.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 53A-6-104

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to the state budget resulting from this amendment. The amendment merely provides clarification to existing practice.

local governments:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to the local government resulting from this amendment. The amendment merely provides clarification and consistency to existing practice.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to small businesses AND persons other than businesses resulting from this amendment. The amendment merely provides clarification to existing practice.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons resulting from this amendment. The amendment merely provides clarification to existing practice.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

I have reviewed this rule and I see no fiscal impact on businesses. Patti Harrington, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

05/01/2009

This rule may become effective on:

05/08/2009

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-502. Educator Licensing and Data Retention.

R277-502-4. License Levels, Procedures, and Periods of Validity.

A. An initial license, the Level 1 license, is issued to an individual who is recommended by a Board-approved educator preparation program or approved alternative preparation program, or an educator with a professional educator license from another state.

(1) LEAs and educator preparation institutions shall cooperate in preparing candidates for the educator Level 1 license. The resources of both may be used to assist candidates in preparation for licensing.

(2) The recommendation indicates that the individual has satisfactorily completed the programs of study required for the preparation of educators and has met licensing standards in the license areas of concentration for which the individual is recommended.

(3) The Level 1 license is issued for three years.

(4) An educator shall satisfy all requirements of R277-522, Entry Years Enhancements (EYE) for Quality Teaching - Level 1 Utah Teachers.

(5) An educator shall satisfy all federal requirements for an educator license prior to moving from Level 1 to Level 2.

(6) A license applicant who has received or completed license preparation activities or coursework inconsistent with this rule may present compelling information and documentation for review and approval by the USOE to satisfy the licensing requirements.

B. A Level 2 license may be issued by the Board to a Level 1 license holder upon satisfaction of all USOE requirements for the Level 2 license and upon the recommendation of the employing LEA.

(1) The recommendation shall be made following the completion of three years of successful, professional growth and educator experience, satisfaction of R277-522, Entry Years Enhancements (EYE) for Quality Teaching - Level 1 Utah Teachers, any additional requirements imposed by the employing LEA, and before the Level 1 license expires.

(2) A Level 2 license shall be issued for five years and shall be valid unless suspended or revoked for cause by the Board.

(3) The Level 2 license may be renewed for successive five year periods consistent with R277-501, Educator Licensing Renewal.

(4) A Level 2 license holder shall satisfy all federal requirements for an educator license holder prior to renewal after June 30, 2006 to remain highly qualified.

C. A Level 3 license may be issued by the Board to a Level 2 license holder who has achieved National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certification[,] or who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or who holds a doctorate in the educator's field of practice.

(1) A Level 3 license is valid for seven years unless suspended or revoked for cause by the Board.

(2) The Level 3 license may be renewed for successive seven year periods consistent with R277-501.

(3) A Level 3 license may be renewed if the holder maintains National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certification status or maintains a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

D. Licenses expire on June 30 of the year of expiration recorded on CACTUS and may be renewed any time after January of that year. Responsibility for securing renewal of the license rests solely with the holder.

 

KEY: professional competency, educator licensing

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [January 7, ]2009

Notice of Continuation: September 6, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-6-104; 53A-1-401(3)