Beginning after the 2021 spring semester, an individual issued an Alabama bachelor's level professional educator certificate in math, science, or computer science, upon completion of an alternative certification program pursuant to Section 16-23-3, may be eligible for the program if he or she satisfies all employment and teaching load requirements provided in subdivision (a)(3) of Section 16-5-54. The individual may only be reimbursed for tuition and mandatory instructional fees for not more than 12 semester credit hours of the college courses required for earning an alternative certificate in order to obtain a professional educator certificate in math, science, or computer science. The individual shall provide the State Department of Education and the commission with documentation concerning the cost incurred for the course work. These funds are considered income by the Internal Revenue Service, and recipients shall be made aware of that fact.
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.