To be eligible for the reduced tuition benefit under §§ 13-55-24 to 13-55-28, inclusive, an individual must:

1. (1) Be a bona fide resident of the state;

2. (2) Be employed or contracted by a school district or Head Start program in this state as a:

   1. (a) Teacher;
   2. (b) Vocational instructor; or
   3. (c) School counselor; and

3. (3) Be required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to attend college:

   1. (a) As a condition of employment;
   2. (b) To maintain a certificate to teach; or
   3. (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.

Source: SL 1993, ch 150 , § 4; SL 2023, ch 60 , § 4; SL 2024, ch 64 , § 4.