N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 55.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 55.2 - Teacher opportunity corps program

(a) Definitions. For purposes of the teacher opportunity corps program:

(1) Minorities historically underrepresented in the teaching field means residents of New York State who are black, Hispanic, native American Indian or Alaskan native.

(2) A student who is economically disadvantaged means a student who meets the criteria set forth in subdivisions (b) and (c) of section 27-1.1 of this Title, except that paragraphs (2) and (4) of subdivision (b) of section 27-1.1 shall not apply.

(3) An approved program leading to permanent certification in teaching means a program registered by the department and offered in New York State which has been determined by the commissioner to satisfy academic requirements for permanent certification in teaching.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 55.2