DAR File No. 32139

Education, Administration

R277-109-1

Definitions

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 32139
Filed: 11/14/2008, 03:45
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is amended to provide a new definition. The acronym CACTUS (Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools) is referenced within the rule but there is no definition.

Summary of the rule or change:

The amendment adds the definition of CACTUS to the rule.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsections 53A-1-401(3) and 53A-17a-153(6)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to the state budget. The amendment merely adds a new definition which involves no funding.

local governments:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to local government. The amendment merely adds a new definition which involves no funding.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to small businesses AND persons other than businesses. This rule relates to the public schools and does not involve businesses. Individuals are not affected financially in any way because of this new definition.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons. The amendment merely adds a new definition which does not create any financial compliance concerns for affected persons.

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:

12/31/2008

This rule may become effective on:

01/07/2009

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-109. One-time Signing Bonuses.

R277-109-1. Definitions.

A. "90 days" means 90 calendar days beginning with the first educator work day.

B. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

C. "Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS)" means the electronic file maintained on all licensed Utah educators. The file includes information such as:

(1) personal directory information;

(2) educational background;

(3) endorsements;

(4) employment history;

(5) professional development information; and

(6) a record of disciplinary action taken against the educator.

[C]D. "Did not work as an educator" means did not work under contract in a position requiring an educator license during the 2007-08 school year.

[D]E. "Qualifying educator" means a person employed:

(1) in one of the following positions:

(a) classroom teacher;

(b) speech pathologist;

(c) librarian or media specialist;

(d) preschool teacher;

(e) mentor teacher;

(f) teacher specialist or teacher leader;

(g) guidance counselor;

(h) audiologist;

(i) psychologist; or

(j) social worker.

(2) who holds a current and valid Level 1, 2, or 3 Utah Educator License or is a participant in the Utah Alternative Routes to Licensure Program consistent with R277-503.

[E]F. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of Education.

 

KEY: one-time signing bonuses

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 8, 2008]2009

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-401(3); 53A-17a-153(6)