(a) As used in this section:
- (1) "Teacher" means teachers, supervisors, principals, superintendents and any other professional employees who are required to hold a teacher's or school administrator's certificate in any public school.
- (2) "Board of education" means the board of education of any public school district.
- (b) The board of education may pay employment incentive or retention bonuses to teachers.
L. 2002, ch. 167, § 5; July 1.