Section 901 – 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 53G-11-402 prior to employment as a substitute teacher.

• (3) A teacher’s position in the classroom may not be filled by an unlicensed substitute teacher 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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 1, 2018 General Session