Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-137-5 - Procedures for Reimbursement/Salary Bonus5.1. A classroom teacher who enrolls in the NBPTS Certification Program may submit a request for reimbursement of one-half of the fee by submitting the appropriate application to the West Virginia Department of Education with a copy of the canceled check verifying payment of the portion of the assessment fee for which reimbursement is requested and documentation that the candidate is enrolled in the NBPTS Certification Program. This reimbursement shall be limited to the first 200 teachers who apply each school year.5.2. A classroom teacher who completes the NBPTS Certification Program may submit a request for reimbursement of one-half of the fee by submitting the appropriate application to the West Virginia Department of Education with a copy of the canceled check verifying payment of the portion of the assessment fee for which reimbursement is requested and documentation that the teacher has completed the NBPTS Certification Program.5.3. A classroom teacher who achieves NBPTS Certification may submit a request for reimbursement of actual expenses incurred, up to a maximum of $600.00, by submitting the appropriate application to the West Virginia Department of Education with documentation that the teacher has achieved NBPTS Certification and original receipts for the expenses incurred.5.4. A classroom teacher who achieves NBPTS Certification shall be granted an annual salary bonus of $2,500.00 for the life of the certificate, up to ten years, providing he/she submits the appropriate application to the West Virginia Department of Education with documentation that the teacher has achieved NBPTS Certification. Click Here To View Image
W. Va. Code R. § 126-137-5