USBE Board Rule

EPP Teacher licensure requirements in Utah are governed by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). BYU teacher educator programs are approved by the USBE to prepare candidates and make licensure recommendations. At BYU, graduation from a teacher preparator program and licensure recommendation includes completing all program and university requirements and meeting the USBE professional teaching license expectations (See USBE Board Rule R277-304).

USBE requirements dates must meet. State-approved programs have the capacity to create courses, clinical experiences, and assessments that measure these competencies. In certain cases, specific courses, competencies, or assessments are required by Board Rule (R277-304).

Teacher candidates are advised to meet regularly with program coordinators and academic advisors for current BYU assessments and requirements for graduation and licensure.

Recent Updates

Beginning June 10, 2024, the USBE no longer requires a Pedagogical Performance Assessment for professional licensure. As a result, the BYU EPP has retired the Praxis Pedagogical Assessment of Teachers (PPAT) its list of requirements. Candidates are now required to demonstrate competency as measured on the BYU Professional Teacher Candidate Assessment.

Helpful Links
Utah Licensure Pathways—https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing