Title 53E  Chapter 6  Part 9  Section 901

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Title 53EPublic Education System -- State Administration
Chapter 6Education Professional Licensure
Part 9Additional Credentials
Section 901Substitute teachers.
(Effective 5/6/2026)

Effective 5/6/2026
53E-6-901.  Substitute teachers.
(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)An individual may not serve as a substitute teacher if:
(a)the individual is ineligible to hold a license under Section 53E-6-603; or
(b)the individual's license has been suspended or revoked and the restrictions described in Section 53E-6-604.5 apply to the individual.


Amended by Chapter 216, 2026 General Session
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