W. Va. Code R. § 126-137-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-137-4 - Limitations

4.1. The number of classroom teachers eligible for reimbursement for enrollment in the NBPTS Certification Program shall be limited to 200 teachers each school year (July 1 - June 30). These teachers shall be reimbursed on a first come-first served basis.

4.2. A classroom teacher who receives a subsidy from the NBPTS or any other third party payer shall not be entitled to reimbursement by the West Virginia Department of Education. Only expenses incurred personally by the candidate shall be reimbursable.

4.3. A classroom teacher may be reimbursed only once for enrollment in and once for completion of the NBPTS Certification Program.

4.4. A classroom teacher who achieves NBPTS Certification may be reimbursed a maximum of $600.00 for actual expenses incurred while obtaining the certification.

4.5. Effective July 1, 2001, a classroom teacher who holds a valid certificate issued by the NBPTS shall be paid $2,500.00 annually for the life of the certificate, but in no event for more than ten years for any one certification. The payments shall be in addition to any amounts prescribed in the applicable state minimum salary schedule, shall be paid in equal monthly installments, and shall be considered a part of the state minimum salaries for teachers.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-137-4