Transition to teaching scholarship qualifications

Sec. 5.5. An applicant who is enrolled in a transition to teaching program after June 30, 2023, may qualify for a scholarship under section 8.5 of this chapter. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must: (1) apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission; (2) possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution; (3) have enrolled in a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4; (4) agree in writing to: (A) complete a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28; and (B) teach for at least five (5) consecutive years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana after obtaining the initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-4-6; and (5) meet any other criteria established by the commission. As added by P.L.242-2023, SEC.2.