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. (1) apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission;
2. (2) possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution;
3. (3) have enrolled in a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 ;

4. (4) agree in writing to:

   1. (A) complete a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28 ; and
   2. (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. (5) meet any other criteria established by the commission.

As added by P.L.242-2023, SEC.2.