B. The department shall use monies in the fund to eliminate or reduce exam costs to obtain industry-recognized certificates and licenses for low-income students. To qualify for reimbursement, a student shall:
1. Successfully pass a certificate or license exam related to a career and technical education program.
2. Meet eligibility requirements established under the national school lunch and child nutrition acts (42 United States Code sections 1751 through 1793) for free or reduced-price lunches.
3. Apply to the career and technical education district to receive reimbursement for the cost of the exam. The career and technical education district shall apply to the department to receive reimbursement for the cost of the exam.
C. If the available fund monies are not sufficient to cover the costs of all qualified applicants, the department shall reduce the reward amount for each student in proportion to the exam cost.