Educator Licensing System Update for School Districts and Charters: Staying on CACTUS
We have updated our timeline for the transition to USIMS. School districts and charter schools will return to using CACTUS to report educator assignments and manage licensing.
We are continuing to build and test our new system, USIMS. We want to ensure it works well, is easy to use, and meets your needs. We expect USIMS to roll out to districts and charters in 2027.
We apologize for any confusion or trouble this delay causes.
What You Need to Know
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Keep using CACTUS: Use CACTUS RDS for your regular licensing and assignment tasks.
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Recommended web browsers: Use Safari or Microsoft Edge for the best experience.
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New rollout date: USIMS will launch for school districts and charter schools after testing is complete, expected in 2027.
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Updates coming soon: We will share regular progress updates and let you know well before any system switch happens.
Need Help?
Our support team is ready to help you:
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Account or login problems: Email the Application Help Desk at AppHelpDesk@schools.utah.gov.
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Live help sessions: Join daily online office hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Licensing questions: Call the licensing team at 801-538-7740 or email licensing@schools.utah.gov.
Thank you for working with us as we build a better system for you!