Section 6A-20.025 - Grants for Teachers for Special Training in Exceptional Student Education(1) Eligibility criteria. To be eligible to receive a tuition reimbursement grant for special training in exceptional student education, the applicant shall: (a) Hold a full-time contract to teach in a district school system, a state operated or a state supported program, or an agency or organization under contract with the Department.(b) Hold a valid Florida educator's certificate that does not reflect an exceptional student education coverage or endorsement which is appropriate for the assignment.(c) Complete specialization course(s) needed for certification in the area in which he or she is assigned to teach with a minimum grade of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.(d) Submit completed Form FFAA-2, Florida Financial Aid Application for Teachers, Form CPSI-1, Postsecondary Institution Certification, and Form CEMP-1, Employment Certification, as incorporated by reference in Rule 6A-20.012, F.A.C. These forms may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.(2) Review agency. Pending review of the application by the Department of Education, the applicant shall receive notification of award eligibility.(3) Reimbursement. Eligible applicants may receive tuition reimbursement not to exceed nine (9) semester hours, or the equivalent quarter hours, per term. Reimbursement shall be at a rate consistent with that established for programs authorized by Section 240.4064, F.S. No special fees charged by the universities or colleges shall be included in the payment to a recipient nor shall payments be made if tuition has been paid, waived or assumed, in full, through other sources. For each fiscal year, grants are awarded to the extent of funds appropriated for this program. Awards may be prorated if funds are not available to make full awards.(4) Fiscal agency. The Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, upon receipt of eligible applicants, shall provide for payment of eligible applicants to the extent of funds appropriated for the program.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-20.025
Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 240.405(4) FS. Law Implemented 240.405 FS.
New 4-13-87, Amended 3-6-94, 10-15-02.New 4-13-87, Amended 3-6-94, 10-15-02.