Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0520 - Education
Subtitle 0520-02 - State Board of Education Teacher Regulations
Chapter 0520-02-05 - Occupational Educator Scholarship Program
Section 0520-02-05-.04 - APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Current through September 24, 2024

(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.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1-302 and 49-11-102.

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