R277-521-3. Application Procedures

  (1) The Superintendent shall establish and maintain an online application system for National Board certification reimbursements.

  (2) To receive reimbursement for the costs an eligible educator paid to attain or renew a National Board certification, an eligible educator shall submit an application through the application system established under Subsection (1).

  (3)(a) The Superintendent shall annually determine the number of eligible educators based on legislative appropriations and costs associated with obtaining national board certification.

  (b) The Superintendent shall reimburse eligible educators on a first come, first served basis.

  (4) The Superintendent may not reimburse an eligible educator for costs incurred in obtaining or renewing national board certification that were previously paid or reimbursed to the educator by a third party.