SECTION 23.34. Priorities of Application Acceptance and Ranking of Applications

Renewal applications shall be given priority over first-time applications unless a break in service periods has occurred. Acceptance of initial applications will depend upon the availability of funds. An application deadline will be established each year and published on the Board's website. Applications will be ranked according to the following criteria, in order of priority:

(1) Teaching in a shortage field while also teaching in a shortage community that has the most severe teacher shortages.

(2) Teaching any subject in a shortage community that has the most severe teacher shortages.

(3) Teaching in a shortage field while also teaching in a shortage community.

(4) Financial need based on the applicant's adjusted gross income as reported on the most recently filed federal income tax return.

Source Note: The provisions of this §23.34 adopted to be effective June 6, 2016, 41 TexReg 4002; transferred effective December 15, 2016, as published in the Texas Register November 25, 2016, 41 TexReg 9341