The purpose of the Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program is twofold:
(1) To encourage individuals to enroll in and complete programs leading to Alabama certification in mathematics, science, or computer science.
(2) To improve the educational system in Alabama by encouraging those who complete the program to accept math, science, or computer science teaching positions in Alabama public schools, preferably in public school systems, including charter schools, where the shortage of math, science, or computer science teachers, or any combination of the three, is most acute, or in a school that has been designated as a failing school, or any other term adopted to identify an underperforming school, by the State Board of Education or the Legislature.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Article 3 - Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program.
Section 16-5-50 - Program Created.
Section 16-5-52 - Definitions.
Section 16-5-53 - Administration of Program; Rulemaking Authority.
Section 16-5-54 - Applicant Requirements.
Section 16-5-54.1 - Individuals Eligible for Benefits; Eligibility Criteria.
Section 16-5-54.2 - Program Eligibility Pursuant to Employment and Teaching Load Requirements.