Alabama Administrative Code

(Repealed 11/12/02) Author: Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-1-.06 Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed July 15, 1983; July 5, 1984. Repealed: Filed October 8, 2002; effective November 12, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ …

(Repealed 11/12/02) Author: Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-1-.07 Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed July 15, 1983. Emergency rule filed August 23, 1983. Amended: Filed May 18, 1984; July 5, 1984. Repealed: Filed October 8, 2002; effec…

(Repealed 11/12/02) Author: Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-1-.08 Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed May 18, 1984. Repealed: Filed October 8, 2002; effective November 12, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-33B-1, et se…

(Repealed 11/12/02) Author: Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-1-.09 Filed September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed October 8, 2002; effective November 12, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-33B-1, et seq.

(Repealed 11/12/02) Author: Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-1-.10 Filed September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed October 8, 2002; effective November 12, 2002. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-33B-1, et seq.

The Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers (TSPAT) is authorized by Act 93-636 of the 1993 Alabama Legislature. The purpose of the program is to provide for the education of certified, employed public school teachers to be trained in the use of integrating technology…

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) is designated as the state agency responsible for the administration of the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers, and will make rules and regulations for implementing Act 93-636. Administration of the TSPAT shall be…

(1) It is the responsibility of the staff and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to provide continuous study, analyses, evaluation, planning reporting, and recommendations as a basis for long-range planning with established priorities on a statewide basis to assure a soun…

(1) Academic Qualifications and Standing of Eligible Students. A student is considered academically qualified if he/she is an eligible teacher enrolled in an approved academic program or approved courses at an eligible institution. Each participant must maintain a "B" average on …

Each approved institution receiving funds on behalf of, and to the credit of, any student shall be subject to examination at any time by ACHE, the Examiner of Public Accounts, or the State Auditor, for the purpose of determining whether such institution has complied with the rule…

The following procedures shall be the method used by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for making available Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers awards to eligible students at eligible institutions: (a) Applications may be obtained from eligible institutio…

(1) An applicant for a TSPAT award must submit to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education each year an application for each term assistance is requested during the academic year. (2) An applicant may receive consideration for a TSPAT award at more than one institution per acad…

(1) The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall determine from the completed applications of eligible applicants the sufficiency of available funds. Consideration for awards within the first priority group will be granted according to the following order: (a) First considera…

(1) The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall determine the dollar amount for each award and shall prepare vouchers each term requesting that the State Comptroller disburse scholarship funds for eligible students. As Special Education Trust Funds become available, the orde…

(1) Payment of institutional refunds to the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers. (a) An institution shall return to the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers a portion of any refund owed to a student if1. The student officially withdraws, drops out, …

(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 cour…

(1) In-school servicing consists primarily of maintaining changes in a TSPAT recipient's name, home address, school address, and graduation date, if applicable. It is the TSPAT recipient's responsibility to notify the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, within thirty (30) cal…

(1) The Alabama Commission on Higher Education reserves the right to review the administrative controls and compliance aspects of the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers at the eligible institution. (2) The primary objectives identified for the reviewer conducting…

(1) Each eligible institution shall establish and maintain on a current basis adequate records which reflect all transactions with respect to program and fiscal activity as they relate to the administration of the Technology Scholarship Program for Alabama Teachers. (2) The acade…

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall provide TSPAT recipients with terms of repayment before their repayment periods begin. If a TSPAT recipient qualifies for any of the exceptions described in the TSPAT terms of agreement, the Commission shall accept claims for excep…

The purpose of the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program is threefold: (1) To establish a statewide partnership between corporations, Alabama's two-year public colleges, and the Phi Theta Kappa honor society to promote excellence in education; (2) To increase on a statewi…

(1) It is the responsibility of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to establish policies and procedures for the implementation of the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program (AATRP). The All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Team Program is administered in accordanc…

(1) Academic Qualifications and Standing of Eligible Students: A student is considered academically qualified if he/she is currently enrolled and matriculated at an approved institution, as defined in .03(2). (2) Approved Institution: An approved institution is a public or privat…

The following procedures shall be the method used by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for making available All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program Scholarship awards to eligible students at approved institutions; (a) Applications for All USA Academic Team Awards m…

(1) The Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall monitor the dollar amount of each scholarship award and shall submit a voucher to the State Comptroller each term payments are due eligible students. (2) The State Comptroller shall prepare a check payable to the approved insti…

Scholarship funds are considered received by a student when the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program scholarship funds are credited to the account of the student at the approved institution. (a) If A student whose eligibility for a scholarship has been certified by an ap…

(1) The institutional review will enable the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to express a opinion of the administrative controls and the compliance aspects of the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the approved institution. (2) The primary objectives of the i…

(1) Each approved institution shall establish and maintain on a current basis adequate records which reflect all transactions with respect to program and fiscal activity as they relate to the administration of the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program. (2) The academic re…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.01 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.02 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.03 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.04 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.05 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.06 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 03, December 29, 2016, eff. 1/26/2018. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021. Author: Tim Vick Statutory A…

(1) It is the responsibility of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to establish rules and regulations for the administration and implementation of the Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program (AMSTEP) Loan Repayment Program. The program will be administer…

(1) To encourage individuals to enroll in and complete programs leading to Alabama certification in mathematics, science or computer science. (2) To improve the educational system in Alabama by encouraging those who complete the program to accept math, science or computer science…

(1) APPROVED INSTITUTION. A state-supported institution of higher education or a private nonprofit institution of higher education that satisfies all of the following: (a) Is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. (b) Is approved by…

(1) The Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program shall be administered by the commission, which may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of the program. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-12-.10 Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. …

(1) Base Program: Beginning in the Fall 2022 semester new applicants will be eligible for the base loan repayment program for math and science teachers of three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($3,750) per semester worked or $7,500 per year, for a maximum of four consecutive…

(1) Information concerning the Loan Repayment Program shall be: (a) Sent to the Alabama State Department of Education for distribution to the local school districts; (b) Sent to the Alabama Education Association for distribution to its members; (c) Sent to the Schools/Colleges of…

(1) The requirements of this program, are contingent upon available funding for the program. If funding is not adequate to cover the cost of all applicants, funds will be distributed based on a first come first serve basis. (2) Loan repayment awards shall be distributed directly …

Any person aggrieved by the actions of the Commission in its administration of this rule may, by written petition filed with the Commission within thirty (30) days after notice of the action complained of, request a rehearing by the Commission. The Commission shall schedule the r…

(1) The purpose of the (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program is to increase the number of Alabama adults with college degrees; to encourage adults who have earned some college credit hours to return to college, enroll, and complete a college degree program that is connected with workf…

(1) It is the responsibility of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to establish and oversee the policies and procedures for the administration and implementation of the (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program. (2) ACHE shall appoint staff as needed to ensure efficient ope…

(1) ACADEMIC TERM. A portion of an academic year, such as a semester or quarter, during which an educational institution holds classes (i.e., Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer). (2) ADULT LEARNER. A person who is 25 years or older returning to college. (3) ALABAMA RESIDENT. A perso…

(1) Each approved institution receiving grants on behalf of, and to the credit of, any student shall be subject to examination at any time by the Commission, the Examiner of Public Accounts, or the State Auditor, for the purpose of determining whether such institution has complie…

(1) The (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program shall be administered by the Commission, which may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of the program. (2) The allocation of funds is based on the proportional share of Alabama-resident graduates of the approved public institu…

(1) The following procedures shall be the method used by the Commission for making the (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program funds available to eligible students at approved institutions:(a) Each applicant must submit to the eligible institution a yearly Free Application for Federal S…

(1) ACHE shall determine from the certified award lists received from all approved institutions the sufficiency of funds and the per grant dollar amount per eligible student for each academic term. Each eligible full-time student may receive a maximum of $3,000 per term for unive…

(1) Funds are considered received by a student when the institution credits a (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program payment to the student's account. Each institution's financial aid office representative is to complete and submit a (Re)Engage Alabama Grant Program Refund Form for any…