# Utah Code § 53E-6-206: Expansion of traditional and alternative programs for teacher training

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_206

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 53E-6-206
- **Heading:** Expansion of traditional and alternative programs for teacher training
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 53E / Chapter 53E-6 / § 53E-6-206

## Text

(1) (a) By July 1, 2028, the state board and the Utah Board of Higher Education, in consultation with administrators and staff directly responsible for hiring licensed educators at an LEA or regional education service agency as defined in Section 53G-4-410, shall develop a strategy for modifying traditional and alternative programs for training teachers. (b) The strategy described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include consideration of: (i) competency-based approaches; (ii) experiential learning, including apprenticeships; and (iii) degree-agnostic qualifications. (2) (a) Subject to having an agreement between at least one institution of higher education and the state board, the state board shall modify requirements for traditional and alternative training program licenses to accommodate the strategy described in Subsection (1). (b) The changes described in Subsection (2)(a) may include the modification of requirements necessary for: (i) a license based on an associates degree; (ii) competency-based training programs; (iii) accommodations for non-traditional students; (iv) credit for competency obtained through prior learning or experience; or (v) other options that would accommodate the strategy described in Subsection (1).

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 53E-6-101 § 53E-6-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-102 § 53E-6-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-103 § 53E-6-103. Legislative findings on teacher quality -- Declaration of education as a profession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-201 § 53E-6-201. State board licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-204 § 53E-6-204. Exemptions from licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-205 § 53E-6-205. License by endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-206 § 53E-6-206. Expansion of traditional and alternative programs for teacher training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-301 § 53E-6-301. Qualifications of applicants for licenses -- Changes in qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-302 § 53E-6-302. Educator preparation programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-303 § 53E-6-303. Prohibition on use of degrees or credit from unapproved institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_303.md)
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- [Utah Code § 53E-6-401 § 53E-6-401. Background checks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 53E-6-402 § 53E-6-402. State board-required licensing or employment recommendations -- Local public school-required licensing recommendations -- Notice requirements for affected parties -- Exemption from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T53E_S53E_6_402.md)
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