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2011 Utah Code
Title 53A State System of Public Education
Chapter 6 Educator Licensing and Professional Practices Act
Section 109 Substitute teachers.
53A-6-109. Substitute teachers.(1) A substitute teacher need not hold a license to teach, but school districts are encouraged to hire licensed personnel as substitutes when available.
(2) A person must submit to a background check under Section 53A-3-410 prior to employment as a substitute teacher.
(3) A teacher's position in the classroom may not be filled by unlicensed substitute teachers for more than a total of 20 days during any school year unless licensed personnel are not available.
(4) A person who is ineligible to hold a license for any reason other than professional preparation may not serve as a substitute teacher.
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