Definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) "Certificate" means a license issued by a governmental jurisdiction outside the state. (2) "DOD civilian" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-11-202. (3) "Educator" means: (a) a person who holds a license; (b) a teacher, counselor, administrator, librarian, or other person required, under rules of the state board, to hold a license; (c) for an audiologist or a speech language pathologist, an individual who an LEA employs and holds a credential from: (i) the Division of Professional Licensing in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 41, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act; or (ii) the State Board of Education; or (d) a person who is the subject of an allegation which has been received by an LEA, the state board, or UPPAC and was, at the time noted in the allegation, a license holder or a person employed in a position requiring licensure. (4) "License" means an authorization issued by the state board that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public schools. (5) "National Board certification" means a current certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. (6) "School" means a public or private entity that provides educational services to a minor child. (7) "UPPAC" means the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.