(a) As used in this Code section, the terms "paraprofessional" and "instructional aide" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 20-2-204. (b) To be eligible for a PROMISE II teacher's scholarship, a student
seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) In the case of a student attending a unit of the University
System of Georgia, meeting the requirements to be eligible for
in-state tuition under the policy set by the board of regents;
or (B) In the case of a student attending an eligible private
postsecondary institution, being classified as a legal resident
of Georgia for the purposes of a tuition equalization grant; (2) Be employed in a public school in Georgia as a
paraprofessional or instructional aide and have been employed in a
public school in Georgia as a paraprofessional or instructional
aide throughout the 1999-2000 school year; (3) Be accepted for enrollment into an approved teacher education
program in Georgia leading to initial certification; (4) Not yet have obtained a baccalaureate degree; and (5) Agree to teach in a public school in Georgia at the preschool,
elementary, middle, or secondary level for one academic year for
each 30 semester or 45 quarter hours completed using PROMISE II
scholarship funds and sign a promissory note that stipulates the
cash repayment obligation incurred if the teaching service is not
fulfilled. (c) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section 50-27-13, a PROMISE II teacher's scholarship shall not exceed the cost of tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester for a student enrolled in a unit of the University System of Georgia and shall not exceed $3,000.00 for a student attending an eligible private postsecondary institution. (d) A PROMISE II teacher's scholarship may be applied toward no more
than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of study subject to
appropriation by the General Assembly. (e) For students eligible for a PROMISE II teacher's scholarship
under this Code section, no minimum number of hours of enrollment is
required. | 
