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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill removes the requirement for a teaching license for a long-term substitute.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law in Utah to remove the previous restriction that a non-licensed substitute teacher could only fill a regular classroom teacher's position for a maximum of 20 days per school year, unless a licensed educator was unavailable. The bill clarifies that while school districts should still prioritize hiring licensed educators as substitutes when possible, the previous 20-day limit for non-licensed substitutes is now gone, meaning they can fill in for longer periods without needing a teaching license, provided they pass a background check and are not otherwise ineligible to hold a license due to disciplinary reasons. This change aims to provide more flexibility in staffing classrooms with substitute teachers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0052.html |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/enrolled/SB0052.pdf |
| House Committee Report SB0052 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0052H02.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report SB0052 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0052S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0052 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0052.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0052.pdf |
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