R277-309-3. Required Licensing

(1) All teachers in public schools shall hold a current educator license along with appropriate license areas of concentration and endorsements that is not suspended or revoked by the Board under Section 53E-6-604. (2) An LEA shall receive assistance from the Superintendent to the extent of resources available to have all teachers hold a professional license, license area, and endorsement in all areas in which the teacher is assigned. (3) An LEA shall only hire a teacher who: (a) holds a current educator license; or (b)(i) submitted an application for licensure to the Superintendent; and (ii) is in the process of becoming fully licensed and endorsed within 60 days of assignment. (4) In accordance with Section 53E-3-401, if an LEA hires an educator without appropriate licensure, the Superintendent may recommend that the Board withhold the following until the LEA's educators are appropriately licensed: (a) LEA salary supplement funds under Section 53F-2-405 and Rule R277-110; and (b) teaching supplies and materials under Subsection 53F-2-527(2).