Section R277-301-8 - Eminence(1) The purpose of an eminence designation is to allow an individual with exceptional training or expertise, consistent with Section R277-301-2, to teach or work in the public schools on a limited basis.(2) An LEA may request an eminence designation for an LEA-specific license, license area, or endorsement for a teacher whose employment with the LEA is no more than 37% of a teacher's regular instructional load.(3)(a) The Superintendent may approve or deny a request under Subsection (2).(b) The Superintendent may require documentation of the exceptional training, skills, or expertise of a candidate for an eminence designation.(4)(a) The Superintendent may approve or deny the renewal of an LEA-specific license, license area, or endorsement with an eminence designation at the request of the LEA that requested the designation.(b) Subsection (4)(a) supersedes Subsection R277-301-7(5) for a licensee with an eminence designation.(c) If a request for an eminence designation or renewal of an eminence designation is denied by the Superintendent, the LEA may appeal the denial to the Board.Utah Admin. Code R277-301-8
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/10/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-15, effective 7/2/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-14, effective 7/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-13, effective 6/24/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/11/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/7/2022