20 U.S.C. § 1111g
Section 1111g · Definitions
Amended 1 time on record
For the purpose of this subpart—
(1) the term “certified or licensed teacher” means an individual who possesses a document certifying that the individual has met the requirements of a State for employment as a teacher in the public schools of that State (including individuals who have been certified as specialists in preschool and early childhood education);
(2) the term “eligible recipient” means a consortium of—
(A) an institution of higher education, and
(B) one or more local educational agencies.
(3) the term “paraprofessional” means an individual with at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent who is employed in a preschool or elementary or secondary school under the supervision of a certified or licensed teacher, including individuals employed in bilingual education, special education, and migrant education;
(4) the term “school support” means an individual who is employed by a local educational agency; and
(5) the term “shortage area” means (A) an area the Secretary has designated as an area with a shortage of elementary and secondary school teachers, or (B) a shortage in a designated subject area as described in section 1104j of this title.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 1111g, Pub. L. 89 329, title V, §558, as added Pub. L. 99 498, title V, §501(a), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1509; amended Pub. L. 100 50, §17(d), June 3, 1987, 101 Stat. 359, related to exceptions to Congressional teacher scholarship repayment provisions, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102 325.