Section 0520-02-05-.04 - APPLICATION AND SELECTION(1) To be eligible to receive an occupational educator scholarship, eligible individuals must submit an application to the Department that includes: (a) Verification of enrollment in an EPP;(b) Verification of employment in a Tennessee public school or a letter of intent to hire from a Tennessee director of schools or public charter school leader; and(c) A signed statement of intent to teach at least four (4) years in a Tennessee public school in an occupational career and technical education course.(2) Preference for the scholarship program shall be as follows:(a) First priority shall be given to applicants from Rural Communities or applicants who are seeking employment in a Rural Community with additional priority for employment in a Distressed Rural County.(b) Second priority shall be given to applicants seeking endorsement in occupational subject areas that are in-demand as determined by the Department.(c) All other eligible individuals.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-02-05-.04
Original rules filed March 26, 2020; effective June 24, 2020. Amendments filed September 20, 2023; effective 12/19/2023.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1-302 and 49-11-102.