Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC)

The Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission is a committee of nine educators and two community members charged with maintaining and promoting a high standard of professional conduct and ethics among Utah teachers. It is advisory to the Utah State Board of Education in making recommendations regarding educator licensing and disciplinary action for educator misconduct.

Educator Tool

Educator Look-Up Tool

Reporting Misconduct/Arrests

Reporting Forms

Attention Licensed Educators: Reporting Arrests

Educator Notification of Arrest Form

Notification of Alleged Educator Misconduct

Representing Yourself at a Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) Hearing

Notice to Educators and Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

Rule R277-516: Professional Standards and Training for Non-licensed Employees and Volunteers
Utah Office of Administrative Rule

Directs licensed educators to report arrests for alleged sex offenses, alleged alcohol-related offenses, alleged drug-related offenses and alleged offenses against the person under Utah Code Section 76-5. Educators must also report convictions, including please in abeyance and diversion agreements.

Reports must be made to the:

Educator's District Superintendent or Charter School Director within 48 hours of the arrest.
Superintendent/Charter School Director must notify the Utah State Board of Education within 48 hours of notification by educator.