53E-6-901. Substitute teachers.
(1) As used in this section, "substitute teacher" means a licensed or non-licensed individual who is employed by a school district to fill in for a regular classroom teacher during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
(2) When hiring substitute teachers, school districts shall prioritize licensed educators as substitutes when available.
(3) An individual shall submit to a background check in accordance with Sectionprior to employment as a substitute teacher. 53G-11-402
(4) An individual may not serve as a substitute teacher if: the individual is ineligible to hold a license under Section; or 53E-6-603 the individual's license has been suspended or revoked and the restrictions described in Sectionapply to the individual. 53E-6-604.5