Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-10-.11
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024
Section 300-4-10-.11 - Repayment Procedures(1) Each Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers award recipient shall enter into an agreement with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education whereby the recipient shall agree to repay to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education any TSPAT funds used to pay for courses the TSPAT recipient fails to complete. (a) Any breach of contract on the part of the recipient makes him/her immediately liable for repayment of amount due the State of Alabama as determined by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.(b) Repayments due shall be paid to the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers with interest calculated from the date of withdrawal from the courses or courses at the prevailing rate charged recipients of non-need-based guaranteed student loans.(c) The Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall require Alabama institutions of higher education to withhold the release of any records of a recipient who fails to satisfy his/her agreement with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.(d) The Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall request the State Superintendent of Education to revoke the teaching certificate of any recipient who fails to satisfy his/her agreement with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.(2) Each Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers award recipient who is pursuing a master's degree shall enter into an agreement with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education whereby the recipient agrees to teach three years in an Alabama public school system following the completion of a master's degree financed wholly or in part with TSPAT funds.(3) A teacher shall not be considered in violation of the repayment agreement entered into during any period in which he or she is serving, not in excess of 3 years, on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United State, or is temporarily totally disabled for a period not to exceed 3 years, as established by the sworn affidavit of a qualified physician.(4) A teacher shall be excused from repayment of any assistance received under this program if the recipient dies, as established a certified death certificate, or if the recipient becomes permanently totally disabled, as established by the sworn affidavit of a qualified physician. Author:
Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-10-.11
New Rule: Filed November 7, 1997; effective December 12, 1997.Statutory Authority: Act 93-636.