DAR File No. 28305

Education, Administration

R277-507-3

Endorsement Requirements

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 28305
Filed: 10/28/2005, 02:36
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is amended to provide the opportunity for educators holding a Level 1, 2, or 3 license with an area of concentration in Secondary Education, Special Education, and/or School Counselor to also hold a Driver Education Endorsement. This was an administrative decision so that a broader range of educators could be qualified to also teach driver education.

Summary of the rule or change:

The changes add license areas of concentration in Secondary Education, Special Education, and/or School Counselor to Section R277-507-3.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 53A-1-402(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget. The change allows educators with specific license areas of concentration to also hold a Driver Education Endorsement at no cost to anyone.

local governments:

There are no anticipated cost or savings to local government. Educators who were unable to hold the Driver Education Endorsement will now be able to with no additional costs.

other persons:

There are no anticipated cost or savings to other persons. Educators with specific license areas of concentration will now be able to also hold a Driver Education Endorsement at no cost to the educator.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons. Educators with specific license areas of concentration will now be able to hold a Driver Education Endorsement at no cost to the educator.

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:

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:

12/15/2005

This rule may become effective on:

12/16/2005

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Coordinator School Law and Legislation

RULE TEXT

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-507. Driver Education Endorsement.

R277-507-3. Endorsement Requirements.

[ A. In order for a high school driver education teacher to be certified as a driver license examiner by the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety, the teacher shall first be licensed and endorsed by the USOE.

] [B]A. The driver education endorsement shall be added to the Level 1, 2, or 3 license provided:

(1) the individual has a valid and current [secondary endorsement to a ]Level 1, 2, or 3 license with an area of concentration in one or more of the following: Secondary Education, Special Education and/or School Counselor;

(2) the individual has a valid Utah automobile operator's license; and

(3) the beginning teacher has no convictions for a moving violation or chargeable accident on record for which a driver license was suspended or revoked for the two year period immediately prior to employment.

B. In order for a high school driver education teacher to be certified as a driver license examiner by the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety, the teacher shall first be licensed and endorsed by the USOE.

C. A high school driver education teacher shall have professional preparation which includes the following:

(1) sixteen (16) semester hours in the area of driver and safety education;

(2) of the 16 hours required:

(a) a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours shall be in the area of driver and safety education, including a practicum covering classroom, on-street, simulator, and driving range instruction; and

(b) a minimum of three (3) semester hours shall be selected from areas of related safety work; and

(c) a minimum of one (1) semester hour of current/valid first aid and CPR training.

D. A high school driver education teacher after meeting the criteria of Subsection 3, shall obtain a valid and current certificate from the Driver License Division to administer knowledge and driving skills test, as required by and specified in 53A-13-208.

KEY: professional education, driver education, educator licensure[*]

[February 1, 2000]2006

Notice of Continuation April 15, 2002

Art X Sec 3

53A-1-402(1)(a)

53A-1-401(3)

53A-13-208

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.