H.B. 126 Enrolled

TEACHER CLASSIFICATIONS
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Ron Bigelow
Kory M. HoldawayMichael R. Styler
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the State System of Public Education by distinguishing between
teachers and associate teachers.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. defines terms;
. requires school districts and schools to identify and distinguish between teachers and
associate teachers; and
. requires schools to maintain lists of teachers and associate teachers which shall be
available for review by any person upon request.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
53A-6-111, Utah Code Annotated 1953

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 53A-6-111 is enacted to read:
53A-6-111. Teacher classifications.
(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Associate teacher" means a person who does not currently hold a level 1, 2, or 3
license, but is permitted to teach in a public school under another authorization.
(b) "Teacher" means a person who currently holds a level 1, 2, or 3 license.
(2) Each school district and school shall identify and distinguish between teachers and
associate teachers, including using the appropriate title in all communication with parents,
guardians, and members of the public.
(3) Lists of teachers and associate teachers shall be maintained at each school and shall be
available for review by any person upon request.

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