1. A. To be considered for the program, an applicant must:

   1. (1) be a licensed New Mexico teacher;
   2. (2) be a bona fide citizen and resident of the United States and New Mexico; and
2. (3) have taught at least three school-years in New Mexico.
3. B. To be considered a high-priority applicant for a loan repayment award the applicant shall be a teacher in a designated high-need position in the state. High-need positions include positions that are:
4. (1) for teachers who are endorsed and teach bilingual education;
5. (2) for teachers who are endorsed and teach early childhood education or special education;
6. (3) for teachers who are endorsed and teach science, technology, engineering, mathematics or career technical education courses; or
7. (4) in a public school that is low performing or serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
8. C. Teachers that are not in a designated high-need teacher position may also be considered for loan repayment awards.

[5.7.5.9 NMAC - N, 10/31/2013; A, 7/30/2019]