(a) Verification requirements which must be satisfied prior to disbursement of Inspired to Teach program benefits include:
- (1) A copy of the participant's traditional teaching certificate from the Oklahoma State Department of Education submitted to OSRHE. Additionally, a new copy of the traditional teaching certificate must be submitted for all new subsequent certification competencies or credentials;
- (2) A copy of the participant's official college or university transcript reflecting GPA, coursework, and graduation confirmation submitted to OSRHE; and
- (3) An Employment Compliance Form submitted to OSRHE after each year of eligible teaching service. An authorized school district official must complete the form including the participant's signature. This form must be notarized prior to submission to OSRHE.
- (b) The participant is responsible for ensuring that all documentation requested for verification requirements is provided within the time indicated.
- (c) Until all mutual obligations of the Participation Agreement are satisfied, the participant must respond to all communications and requests from OSRHE within the time indicated.
- (d) Until all mutual obligations of the Participation Agreement are satisfied, the participant must provide written notification to OSRHE of any change in legal name or address and of any change in status, which affects Inspired to Teach program eligibility.
Added at 40 Ok Reg 144, eff 10-12-22 (emergency)
Added at 40 Ok Reg 1198, eff 8-11-23
Amended at 41 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 7-25-24