Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/6674?quicktabs_8=3
Timestamp: 2013-12-13 22:44:27
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 2304', '§ 201', '§ 1411', '§ 1070', '§ 2751', '§ 2304', '§ 101', '§ 6674', 'art 230']

Waiver The Secretary may waive the 3-year commitment described in paragraph (1)(B) for a participant if the Secretary determines such waiver to be appropriate. If the Secretary provides the waiver, the participant shall not be considered to be in violation of the agreement and shall not be required to provide reimbursement under subsection (f) of this section, for failure to meet the 3-year commitment.
Violation of participation agreement; exceptions A participant in the Program shall not be considered to be in violation of the participation agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section during any period in which the participant—
is a highly qualified teacher who is seeking and unable to find full-time employment as a teacher in an elementary school or secondary school or as a vocational or technical teacher for a single period not to exceed 27 months; or
satisfies the provisions of additional reimbursement exceptions that may be prescribed by the Secretary.
Stipend for participants (1)
Stipend authorized Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may pay to a participant in the Program selected under section 6673 of this title a stipend in an amount of not more than $5,000.
Limitation The total number of stipends that may be paid under paragraph (1) in any fiscal year may not exceed 5,000.
Bonus for participants (1)
Bonus authorized Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may, in lieu of paying a stipend under subsection (c) of this section, pay a bonus of $10,000 to a participant in the Program selected under section 6673 of this title who agrees in the participation agreement under subsection (a) of this section to become a highly qualified teacher and to accept full-time employment as an elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, or vocational or technical teacher for not less than 3 school years in a high-need school.
Limitation The total number of bonuses that may be paid under paragraph (1) in any fiscal year may not exceed 3,000.
High-need school defined In this subsection, the term “high-need school” means a public elementary school, public secondary school, or public charter school that meets one or more of the following criteria:
Low-income children At least 50 percent of the students enrolled in the school were from low-income families (as described in section 6672
(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title).
Children with disabilities The school has a large percentage of students who qualify for assistance under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.].
Treatment of stipend and bonus A stipend or bonus paid under this section to a participant in the Program shall be taken into account in determining the eligibility of the participant for Federal student financial assistance provided under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.].
Reimbursement under certain circumstances (1)
Reimbursement required A participant in the Program who is paid a stipend or bonus under this section shall be required to repay the stipend or bonus under the following circumstances:
Failure to obtain qualifications or employment The participant fails to obtain teacher certification or licensing, to become a highly qualified teacher, or to obtain employment as an elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, or vocational or technical teacher as required by the participation agreement under subsection (a) of this section.
Termination of employment The participant voluntarily leaves, or is terminated for cause from, employment as an elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, or vocational or technical teacher during the 3 years of required service in violation of the participation agreement.
Failure to complete service under reserve commitment agreement The participant executed a written agreement with the Secretary concerned under section 6673
(e)(2) of this title to serve as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces for a period of 3 years and fails to complete the required term of service.
Amount of reimbursement A participant required to reimburse the Secretary for a stipend or bonus paid to the participant under this section shall pay an amount that bears the same ratio to the amount of the stipend or bonus as the unserved portion of required service bears to the 3 years of required service. Any amount owed by the participant shall bear interest at the rate equal to the highest rate being paid by the United States on the day on which the reimbursement is determined to be due for securities having maturities of 90 days or less and shall accrue from the day on which the participant is first notified of the amount due.
Treatment of obligation The obligation to reimburse the Secretary under this subsection is, for all purposes, a debt owing the United States. A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 shall not release a participant from the obligation to reimburse the Secretary under this subsection.
Exceptions to reimbursement requirement A participant shall be excused from reimbursement under this subsection if the participant becomes permanently totally disabled as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician. The Secretary may also waive the reimbursement in cases of extreme hardship to the participant, as determined by the Secretary.
Relationship to educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill The receipt by a participant in the Program of a stipend or bonus under this section shall not reduce or otherwise affect the entitlement of the participant to any benefits under chapter 30 of title 38 or chapter 1606 of title 10.
So in original. Probably should be section “6602”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2304, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201,Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1651.)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(3)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended. Part B of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 1411 et seq.) of chapter 33 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.
The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (e), is Pub. L. 89–329, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1219, as amended. Title IV of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 1070 et seq.) of chapter 28 of this title and part C (§ 2751 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 34 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of this title and Tables.
A prior section 6674,Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2304, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101,Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3634, related to plan for program to be assisted, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 USCDescription of ChangeSession YearPublic LawStatutes at Large § 6674repealed2012112-239 [Sec.] 541(d)(1)126 Stat. 1735 This is a list of parts within the Code of Federal Regulations for which this US Code section provides rulemaking authority.This list is taken from the Parallel Table of Authorities and Rules provided by GPO [Government Printing Office].It is not guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date, though we do refresh the database weekly. More limitations on accuracy are described at the GPO site.34 CFR - Title 34—Education34 CFR Part 230 - INNOVATION FOR TEACHER QUALITY