Annual reports concerning educator licensing, preparation, and the equitable distribution of teachers are available through Utah's licensing documentation. Under Board rule R277-301-9, the Superintendent is required to report annually to the Board on these specific areas.
Reporting on teacher shortages
The reporting process includes data on Teacher Shortage Areas, also referred to as the Criticality Index. This information is reported annually to the United States Department of Education and serves to inform qualifying areas for federal loan forgiveness programs, federal teacher grants, and T.H. Bell Scholarships.
Higher Education Act requirements
Additionally, Title II of the Higher Education Act involves reporting on completion rates, professional test scores, and teacher preparation by state. For the Grow Your Own (GYO) Educator program established in 2021, public information regarding funding and recipients is published via a Google Folder.
Available academic year reports
Available annual reports cover multiple academic years, including the 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22, and 2020-21 periods. These documents include specific reports for educator licensing, educator preparation, and the Teacher Shortage Areas Criticality Index.
