6A-20.012: Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment is to align distribution of publications and applications to Florida publicly funded schools and teachers with online application dates and other state scholarship and grant applications. Section headings are added to align this rule with other state scholarship and grant rules. The effect is alignment with current Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY: Distribution of publications and applications to Florida publicly funded schools and teachers will align with online application dates and other state scholarship and grant applications. Section headings are added to align this rule with other state scholarship and grant rules.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1009.58(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1009.58 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: August 19, 2008, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: 400 South Monroe Street, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Theresa Antworth, Director, State Scholarship and Grant Programs, Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-4759, (850)410-5185
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
6A-20.012 Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program.
(1) To receive aid, teachers shall meet the provisions of Section 1009.58, Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-20.001, F.A.C., and:
(a) Submit, Form FFAA-2, Florida Financial Aid Application for Teachers, Form CPSI-1, Postsecondary Institution Certification, and Form CEMP-1, Employment Certification Form by September 15. Forms FFAA-2, CPSI-1, and CEMP-1 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule to become effective with the effective date of this rule October 2002. A copy of Forms FFAA-2, CPSI-1, and CEMP-1 may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
(b) Have as a minimum a valid temporary Florida teacher’s certificate or license.
(c) Intend to gain or renew certification, or to earn a graduate degree, in a designated critical teacher shortage area.
(d) Not receive reimbursement from other sources sufficient to pay the full cost of tuition and registration fees for a course(s) for which reimbursement is being sought.
(e) Not owe a repayment of a grant received under the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or any state scholarship or grant program.
(f) Not be in default on a National Defense Loan, Perkins National Direct Loan, Guaranteed Student Loan, Federally Insured Student Loan, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students, or any state loan program, unless satisfactory arrangements to repay the loan have been made.
(2) By January 1 October 15 of each year, the Department shall distribute to Florida publicly funded school district superintendents applications and a description of the program and application process utilizing the State Student Financial Aid Database.
(3) through (4) No change.
(5) Award procedures. The Department shall determine eligibility and may prorate awards if funds are not available to make full awards.
(6) Payment of awards. The Department shall notify applicants of their award eligibility and shall provide for the delivery of funds to eligible applicants on a funds available basis.
Specific Authority 1009.58(2) FS. Law Implemented 1009.58 FS. History–New 5-24-84, Formerly 6A-7.163, 6A-7.0163, Amended 12-25-86, 3-22-89, 3-6-94, 10-15-02,________.