§ 6-81-605 - Grants -- Priority. - Arkansas Statutes

6-81-605. Grants -- Priority.

(a) (1) The first priority for the award of funds under the Teacher Opportunity Program is the award of reimbursements under the Dual Licensure Incentive Program, 6-81-607 -- 6-81-609.

(2) If funds are available after all awards are made under the Dual Licensure Incentive Program, then additional reimbursements may be made in accordance with the following:

(A) Students may receive reimbursements up to but not in excess of the cost of student fees, books, and instructional supplies at the public institution of higher education in this state assessing the highest rate of student fees;

(B) The reimbursements made to one (1) individual within one (1) fiscal year may not exceed the costs associated with six (6) semester credit hours or the equivalent of six (6) semester credit hours; and

(C) All other requirements established by the Department of Higher Education are met.

(b) (1) The Department of Higher Education shall determine priorities for awarding reimbursements if there are more applicants than funds available.

(2) Priorities shall be determined in coordination with the Department of Education and shall be based on the needs of the state.