Utah Admin. Code R277-716-5 - Teacher Qualifications

(1) A Utah educator who is assigned to provide instruction in a language acquisition instructional program shall comply with state ESL endorsement requirements.
(2) A Utah educator whose primary assignment is to provide English language instruction to a student learning English shall have:
(a) an ESL endorsement, through an approved program based on the TESOL Standards;
(b) an advanced degree or certification in teaching English as a Second Language, including an approved competency program consistent with Board rule; or
(c) a bilingual endorsement consistent with the educator's assignment.

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Utah Admin. Code R277-716-5
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-9, effective 4/7/2016 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/31/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-08, effective 4/8/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-06, effective 3/11/2024

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