(a) Eligibility.--For an individual to be eligible for a grant as a student teacher under the program, the individual shall meet all of the following:
(1) Be currently enrolled in an institution of higher education located in this Commonwealth.
(2) Be currently enrolled in an approved educator preparation program.
(3) Meet the minimum grade point average established under 22 Pa. Code § 354.24 (relating to academic performance).
(4) Be placed in a position as a student teacher at a school entity or nonpublic school located in this Commonwealth.
(5) Have obtained the necessary clearances required under section 111
and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344(a.1) (relating to employees having contact with children; adoptive and foster parents).
(6) Agree to work as a teacher at a school entity or nonpublic school in this Commonwealth for a period of no less than three years, unless the agency determines that there are extenuating circumstances.
(b) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be deemed to create a right of an individual to receive a grant under the program.
(c) Limitation.--An individual may not receive more than one grant from the agency under the program as a student teacher. This subsection shall not apply to grants received by a cooperating teacher.
(d) Recovery of payments.--The agency shall implement guidelines to ensure recordkeeping to track compliance with subsection (a)(6). The agency may recover a payment made to a teacher who does not comply with subsection (a)(6) unless the agency determines there are extenuating circumstances.
Credits
1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XII-B, § 1204-B, added 2023, Dec. 13, P.L. 187, No. 33, § 9, imd. effective.
24 P.S. § 12-1204-B, PA ST 24 P.S. § 12-1204-B
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
