To be eligible for the reduced tuition benefit under §§ 13-55-24 to 13-55-28, inclusive, an individual must:
(1) Be a bona fide resident of the state;
(2) Be employed or contracted by a school district or Head Start program in this state as a:
(a) Teacher;
(b) Vocational instructor; or
(c) School counselor; and
(3) Be required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to attend college:
(a) As a condition of employment;
(b) To maintain a certificate to teach; or
(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.