To be eligible for the reduced tuition benefit under §§ 13-55-24 to 13-55-28 , inclusive, an individual must: (1) Be a bona fide resident of the state; (2) Be employed or contracted by a school district or Head Start program in this state as a: (a) Teacher; (b) Vocational instructor; or (c) School counselor; and (3) Be required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to attend college: (a) As a condition of employment; (b) To maintain a certificate to teach; or (c) To maintain certification as a school counselor. To remain eligible, an individual must earn an average academic grade of 3.0 or better in any course the tuition benefit is used for.
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