Bill intended to streamline teaching licenses sails through committee

SALT LAKE CITY — Legislation intended to streamline the state's educator license process sailed through the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.HB46, as amended, sponsored by Rep. Val Peterson, R-Orem, establishes three types of licensure: associate licenses for people completing licensure requirements; professional licenses for people who have met all requirements; and a local education agency or LEA-specific licenses to address local requirements.Peterson said it is important to stre