53F-5-202. National Board certification reimbursement.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 53F-5-202- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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The terms defined in Section 53E-6-102 apply to this section. |
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As used in this section, “eligible educator” means an educator who is employed as an educator by an LEA. |
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Subject to legislative appropriations and Subsection (2)(b), the state board shall reimburse an eligible educator for a cost incurred by the eligible educator to attain or renew a National Board certification. |
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The state board may only issue a reimbursement under Subsection (2)(a) for:
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a National Board certification attained or renewed after July 1, 2016, and before July 1, 2019; or |
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a cost incurred by an eligible teacher to attain or renew a National Board certification after July 1, 2016, and before July 1, 2019. |
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Subject to legislative appropriations, and in accordance with this section, beginning July 1, 2019, the state board may pay up to the total cost:
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for an eligible educator who does not have a National Board certification to pursue a National Board certification; or |
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for an eligible educator who has a National Board certification, to renew the National Board certification. |
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An eligible educator who does not have a National Board certification and intends for the state board to pay for the eligible educator to pursue a National Board certification shall:
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submit to the state board:
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a letter of recommendation from the principal of the eligible educator’s school; and |
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a plan for completing the requirements for a National Board certification within three years of the state board approving the eligible educator’s application; and |
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pay a registration fee directly to the organization that administers National Board certification. |
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An eligible educator who intends for the state board to pay to renew the eligible educator’s National Board certification shall submit an application to the state board. |
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The state board may not:
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pay for an eligible educator to attempt to earn National Board certification over a period of longer than three years; or |
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pay for an individual to attempt National Board certification or a component of National Board certification more than once. |
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The state board shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, specifying procedures and timelines for:
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reimbursing costs under Subsection (2); and |
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paying costs for an eligible educator to pursue or renew a National Board certification under Subsection (3). |
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Amended by Chapter 354, 2020 General Session
Amended by Chapter 408, 2020 General Session
