NCTQ: Teacher Contract Database: Custom Report

Tuition reimbursement

Methodology for Tuition reimbursement

District Name	State	Tuition reimbursement	Student Enrollment	Free/Reduced Lunch
Albuquerque Public Schools	NM	Yes For teachers getting bilingual or ESL certification. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 22, Art. 6.D.1.b.1).a). State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	90,205	69%
Aldine Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	70,417	88%
Alpine School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes the state offers scholarships to cover tuition costs for secondary teachers with expertise in math, physics, chemistry, physical science, learning technology or information technology, special education teachers, and teachers in grades 4-6 with math	76,938	22%
Anchorage School District	AK	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	48,324	44%
Anne Arundel County Public Schools	MD	Yes More information See also Employee Handbook, p. 32. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 3, Art. 9. Contract p. 24, Art. 9.C. State Law Yes for math and science courses	80,387	33%
Anoka-Hennepin School District	MN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	38,016	33%
Arlington Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	63,210	69%
Atlanta Public Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	51,500	77%
Austin Independent School District	TX	Yes for teachers to earn their ESL and bilingual certification. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 District website: http://www.austinisd.org/academics/ell/faq State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	83,622	57%
Baltimore City Public School System	MD	Yes Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 42, Art. 14.1.A. District website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/25395 State Law Yes for math and science courses	83,666	87%
Baltimore County Public Schools	MD	Yes Citation Valid: 2014-2015 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 42, Art. 15.1. State Law Yes for math and science courses	111,138	47%
Billings Public Schools	MT	Yes for teachers who need to take coursework necessary to teach dual credit courses at the high school level. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 21, Art. VII, Sec. 20. State Law No	16,518	43%
Birmingham City Schools	AL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	24,693	63%
Bismarck Public Schools	ND	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 6. State Law Decided at local level	12,644	21%
Boston Public Schools	MA	Yes For teachers not getting a career award and who commit to 3 continuous years in Boston Public Schools More information See also Superintendent's Circular HRS-PP3 (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/domain/1884). The cap is $1,000 per year for teachers and $500 per year for provisional teachers. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 91, Art. VI.F.4. State Law Decided at local level	53,530	68%
Brevard Public Schools	FL	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Tuition Reimbursement Form State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	72,703	50%
Bridgeport Public Schools	CT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	21,015	96%
Broward County Public Schools	FL	Yes it is available to Broward Teacher Corps teachers in Title I schools or to new teachers who take courses to become highly qualified. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. E-2, App. E.4 & pp. I-1 & I-2, App. I. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	269,098	61%
Brownsville Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	47,749	95%
Buffalo School District	NY	Yes for those selected for the Teachers of Tomorrow Tuition Reimbursement Program. Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 District website: https://www.buffaloschools.org/Page/2142 State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	33,309	68%
Burlington School District	VT	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract pp. 40 & 41, Sec. III, Art. 19.1 & 19.7 & p. 80, App. M. State Law No	3,957	45%
Capistrano Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,824	22%
Charleston County School District	SC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No	48,084	45%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	NC	Yes for those assigned to "Targeted Schools" Citation Last approved/revised: 2003 Board Policy GCBAB: http://bit.ly/Iz2DkH State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	146,211	61%
Cherry Creek School District	CO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	54,730	29%
Chesterfield County Public Schools	VA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Decided at local level	59,659	30%
Chicago Public Schools	IL	Yes Citation Last approved/revised: 2006 Board Policy Section 507.2 / Board Report: 06-0726-PO6: http://policy.cps.k12.il.us/ State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	386,168	84%
Christina School District	DE	Yes More information Per the district website, there is a Critical Needs Scholarship Program where teachers not certified in critical need subject areas can receive reimbursement for courses taken in pursuit of certification in the designated critical need subject areas. While the Program Summary document is dated 2014-2015, it remains posted on the district website as of April 2017, thus the assumption was made that it continues to apply to the 2016-2017 school year. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 50, Art. 22.6 & p. 56, 25:12. District website: http://bit.ly/2oug3KQ Past Policies Yes if the Board requires an employee to take a course or involuntarily transfers or reassigns a teacher to a position requiring additional certirfication (04/03/2017) Yes (11/18/2013) Yes (04/17/2012) State Law Yes	15,538	44%
Cincinnati Public Schools	OH	Yes For teachers laid off due to a reduction in force who have at least 5 years experience in the district, evaluation ratings of 3 or better and who are working towards a temporary teaching certificate in designated subject areas. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 48, Sec. 270.6. State Law Decided at local level the board of education in any school district may reimburse teachers for courses taken as part of a professional development program	33,880	64%
Clark County School District	NV	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	325,990	64%
Clayton County Public Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	54,136	100%
Cleveland Metropolitan School District	OH	Yes More information Each year, up to 50 teachers, who decide to seek certification in a high need area, may participate in the program. Participating teachers must work for the district for an additional 5 years after obtaining certification or must repay the School Board. Teachers may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 140, Art. 26, Sec. 9. State Law Decided at local level the board of education in any school district may reimburse teachers for courses taken as part of a professional development program	39,117	79%
Cobb County School District	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	112,708	44%
Columbus City Schools	OH	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 District website: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2344 State Law Decided at local level the board of education in any school district may reimburse teachers for courses taken as part of a professional development program	50,028	81%
Conroe Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	58,239	36%
Corona-Norco Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,313	45%
Cumberland County Schools	NC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	51,187	65%
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	113,936	49%
Dallas Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents More information Board Policy DMC (regulation), p. 1, specifies that tuition reimbursement is only available for support personnel seeking teacher certification in a critical need area and who are accepted into the "Grow Your Own Teacher Program". State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	158,586	88%
Davis School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes the state offers scholarships to cover tuition costs for secondary teachers with expertise in math, physics, chemistry, physical science, learning technology or information technology, special education teachers, and teachers in grades 4-6 with math	71,721	22%
Dayton Public Schools	OH	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Decided at local level the board of education in any school district may reimburse teachers for courses taken as part of a professional development program	13,846	92%
DeKalb County School District	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	101,389	72%
Denver Public Schools	CO	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 Contract p. 79, Art. 27-11. Salary Schedule p. 8 (pdf). State Law Yes	90,235	68%
Des Moines Public Schools	IA	Yes teachers working under the Alternative Contract will receive a masters degree at no cost. More information The contract refers to an Alternative Contract while the district refers to a Blue Contract; despite the discrepancy in nomenclature, they both appear to be the same contract. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 47, App. 5. District website: https://www.dmschools.org/blue-2/ State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	33,067	75%
Desoto County School District	MS	Yes Citation Valid: 2014-2015 to 2017-2018 Tuition Reimursement State Law Yes the state has a scholarship award program to cover tuition fees for teachers in school districts with a critical shortage of teachers	33,140	54%
Detroit Public Schools Community District	MI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	45,795	73%
District of Columbia Public Schools	DC	Yes for teachers enrolled in graduate coursework or a relevant dual certification program. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 97, Art. 36.12. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	47,670	77%
Douglas County School District	CO	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 Contract p. 19, X. State Law Yes	66,896	12%
Duval County Public Schools	FL	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 71, Art. XII.K.3. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	128,335	49%
El Paso Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Policy DMC (local), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/437 State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	60,047	70%
Elk Grove Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	62,533	55%
Fairfax County Public Schools	VA	Yes via the Academy Course Program. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 District website: https://www.fcps.edu/careers/professional-development-opportunities/academy-course-program State Law Decided at local level	185,807	27%
Fort Bend Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	73,115	34%
Fort Wayne Community Schools	IN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	29,483	65%
Fort Worth Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	87,080	76%
Fresno Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	73,440	86%
Frisco Independent School District	TX	Yes for teachers working towards a first master's degree. More information Priority is given to those teachers who will remain teaching in the classroom rather than a degree in educational administration, counseling or library certification. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 Contract p. 29. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,300	11%
Fulton County Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	95,641	47%
Garland Independent School District	TX	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 District website: http://bit.ly/1VBJMKi State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	57,517	66%
Granite School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes the state offers scholarships to cover tuition costs for secondary teachers with expertise in math, physics, chemistry, physical science, learning technology or information technology, special education teachers, and teachers in grades 4-6 with math	70,100	57%
Greenville County Schools	SC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No	76,313	48%
Guilford County Schools	NC	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents however, Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be earned for university or college coursework. More information CEUs are required to renew a Continuing North Carolina Professional Educator’s license. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 42. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	73,151	65%
Gwinnett County Public Schools	GA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	176,052	54%
Hartford Public Schools	CT	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 31, Art. XII.H. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	20,870	78%
Hawaii Department of Education	HI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	181,995	50%
Henrico County Public Schools	VA	Yes limited tuition assistance may be available (depending on funding) for teachers needing to enroll in specialized off-campus courses related to their employment. Citation Last approved/revised: 2015 Board Regulation R4-03-004: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/ State Law Decided at local level	51,534	40%
Hillsborough County Public Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	211,923	59%
Houston Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	215,627	76%
Howard County Public School System	MD	Yes More information Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 20, Art. 13.B. State Law Yes for math and science courses	54,870	21%
Indianapolis Public Schools	IN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	29,583	71%
Jackson Public Schools	MS	Yes Citation Last approved/revised: 2016 Board Policy GAAAA: http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Page/2199 Board Policy GAAAA MOU: http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Page/2199 State Law Yes the state has a scholarship award program to cover tuition fees for teachers in school districts with a critical shortage of teachers	28,019	100%
Jeffco Public Schools	CO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	86,721	31%
Jefferson County Public Schools	KY	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policies Yes teachers in Priority Schools and Developing, Accomplished & Exemplary Teachers in Persistently Low Achieving Schools may recieve tuition reimbursement. (10/09/2018) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (07/22/2013) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (04/15/2013) State Law Yes	100,431	64%
Jefferson Parish Public School System	LA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents More information As of September 15, 2015, no tuition reimbursement information was available for the 2015-2016 school year. It's likely, however, that tuition reimbursement will be available given its existence in previous years. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 District website: http://jpschools.org/department/human-capital/employee-services/ State Law Yes equal to one-half of the amount of tuition assessed	48,389	76%
Jordan School District	UT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes the state offers scholarships to cover tuition costs for secondary teachers with expertise in math, physics, chemistry, physical science, learning technology or information technology, special education teachers, and teachers in grades 4-6 with math	52,985	24%
Kanawha County Schools	WV	Yes Based upon the availability of funds and only in areas of need, as identified by the district. Citation Last approved/revised: 2016 Board Policy G69A, 69.01, p. 1: http://bit.ly/VUG0uj State Law Yes	27,346	47%
Kansas City Public Schools, MO	MO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No	15,573	99%
Katy Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	72,952	28%
Klein Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	50,594	41%
Knox County Schools	TN	Yes For teachers seeking certification and/or additional endorsement in a critical needs area Citation Last approved/revised: 2008 Board Policy G-320: http://www.knoxschools.org/Page/2107 Employee Handbook p. 34. State Law Yes	59,922	46%
Laramie County School District 1	WY	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	14,029	43%
Lewisville Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,490	33%
Little Rock School District	AR	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Tuition Reimbursement Form State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	24,797	81%
Long Beach Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 Contract State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	77,565	66%
Los Angeles Unified School District	CA	Yes Citation Valid: 2014-2015 to 2016-2017 Contract p. 187, Art. XV.5.0. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	634,827	79%
Loudoun County Public Schools	VA	Yes not to exceed the amount approved in the operating budget each year. Citation Last approved/revised: 2000 Contract p. 370 (pdf), Board Policy: 7-45. State Law Decided at local level	76,202	17%
Manchester School District	NH	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 Contract pp. 9 & 10, Art. 7.A.1-4 & B.2. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	14,325	58%
Mesa Public Schools	AZ	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	64,295	59%
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools	TN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	85,120	71%
Miami-Dade County Public Schools	FL	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract Contract pp. 154 & 155, Art. XXV, Sec. 5. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	357,579	72%
Milwaukee Public Schools	WI	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 Contract p. 27, Part IV.M. Benefits Handbook p. 24. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	75,749	67%
Minneapolis Public Schools	MN	Yes for teachers with general education licenses seeking special education certification. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2016-2017 Contract p. 138, Sec. I, Art. IX, Sec. L, Subd. 3. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	36,645	63%
Mobile County Public Schools	AL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	56,895	49%
Montgomery County Public Schools	MD	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 48, Art. 14.D.3. Board Policy GMG-RA: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/ State Law Yes for math and science courses	156,380	35%
New Haven Public Schools	CT	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	21,602	59%
New York City Department of Education	NY	Yes for teachers on special study sabbaticals to achieve certification. Citation Valid: 2009-2010 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 124, Art. 16.C. Past Policies Yes for teachers working towards a bilingual certificate or for those on sabbatical (01/02/2017) Yes for teachers working towards a bilingual certificate or for those on sabbatical (05/18/2015) Yes (05/12/2014) State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	957,480	70%
Newark Public Schools	NJ	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 32, Art. V, Sec. 22 & p. 67, Art. XX, Sec. 1. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	35,330	79%
Norfolk Public Schools	VA	Yes Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2016-2017 Contract p. 6, Art. 6.8.A. Employee Handbook (revised 12/9/16) p. 26. State Law Decided at local level	32,148	67%
North East Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	67,779	46%
Northside Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	105,110	51%
Oakland Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	48,949	74%
Oklahoma City Public Schools	OK	Yes For teachers certified in areas of declining need who are retraining in an area of anticipated need Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Contract pp. 43 & 44, Art. VIII, Sec. 4.A & p. 78, Art. XV. Sec. 3.E. State Law Yes for math teachers	40,823	84%
Omaha Public Schools	NE	Yes For teachers working to earn teaching endorsements in shortage areas Citation Valid: 2018-2019 to 2018-2019 District website: http://bit.ly/1wWSIjU State Law No	51,966	74%
Orange County Public Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents More information 9/4/18: no changes (AS) State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	196,951	65%
Orleans Parish Public Schools	LA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes equal to one-half of the amount of tuition assessed	14,795	50%
Osceola County School District	FL	Yes The board agrees to reimburse teachers for all required courses mandated by the Superintendent & the Board, including courses required by state where a teacher has been assigned out of field, unless such assignment was made at the request of the teacher. More information Reimbursement shall not apply in the case of courses taken as required for certificate renewal, nor for certification in other subject areas upon the volition of the teacher. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 20, Art. 5.11. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	61,893	63%
Pasadena Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2015-2016 Contract State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	56,019	76%
Pasco County Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	70,566	56%
Pinellas County Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents More information District website notes a Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program, but there are no details provided on the program, aside from its name. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	103,495	51%
Pittsburgh Public Schools	PA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2016-2017 Contract State Law No	23,776	62%
Plano Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	54,570	29%
Polk County Public Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	101,635	57%
Portland Public Schools, ME	ME	Yes for courses approved in advance by the Superintendent. Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 34, Art. 22.A & C. State Law No but teachers who complete 6 credit hours of additional professional work approved by the superintendent within 2 years receive at least $100	6,829	55%
Portland Public Schools, OR	OR	Yes Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 83, Art. 21.B.2. State Law Yes districts can apply for mini grants for professional growth and career opportunites funding which can cover reimbursement of academic courses	46,439	39%
Prince George's County Public Schools	MD	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 29, Art. 21.1.A. Past Policies Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (08/08/2018) Yes (10/02/2013) State Law Yes for math and science courses	128,922	63%
Prince William County Public Schools	VA	Yes Citation Last approved/revised: 2013 Board Policy 533: https://pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=906802 District website: https://pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=715423 State Law Decided at local level	87,793	40%
Providence Public School District	RI	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	23,633	79%
Red Clay Consolidated School District	DE	Yes for teachers required to take a course by the district or who were involuntarily transferred and require additional certification, and if state funds are used, tuition reimbursement must be in accordance with state law. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2020-2021 Contract pp. 30 & 31, Art. 20:3.1 & 20:30.2. State Law Yes	15,846	43%
Richmond Public Schools	VA	Yes Citation Valid: 2016-2017 to 2016-2017 Tuition Reimbursement Past Policies Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (03/27/2017) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (12/11/2013) Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (06/08/2013) State Law Decided at local level	23,980	94%
Rochester City School District	NY	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 Contract pp. 88 & 89, Sec. 49.2. & 3. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	28,636	85%
Sacramento City Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	46,529	71%
San Antonio Independent School District	TX	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,069	92%
San Bernardino City Unified School District	CA	Yes teachers seeking a Resource Specialist Crediental are eligible; however, they must remain in the Resource Specialist position for at least 5 years. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2016-2017 Contract p. 36, Art. XI, Sec. 18. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	53,092	89%
San Diego Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	129,034	61%
San Francisco Unified School District	CA	Yes when the district requires Special Education teachers to earn added authorizations and for teachers at high-need schools who are working on their credentials Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 58, 18.11.1.1.1 & p. 158, App. F. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	58,445	56%
San Juan Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	49,459	51%
Santa Ana Unified School District	CA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	55,757	90%
School District of Lee County	FL	Yes For teachers taking coursework aimed towards obtaining certification or recertification in a core academic subject Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 37, Art. 10.03.(2).(a). State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	91,309	55%
School District of Palm Beach County	FL	Yes for teachers obtaining certification in special education, secondary math, secondary science and reading. More information The tuition reimbursement program for those working in Title I schools (and for those who are not eligible for the above tuition reimbursement) was only available for coursework taken prior to the summer of 2009. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract pp. 183 & 184, App. R. Past Policies Yes for teachers obtaining certification in special education, secondary math, secondary science and reading. (03/29/2018) No (01/09/2017) No (06/21/2016) State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	189,322	59%
School District of Philadelphia	PA	Yes Citation Valid: 2013-2014 to 2020-2021 Contract p. 39, Art. XIII.H.1. Board Policy 333: https://www.philasd.org/schoolboard/policies/ Past Policies No (07/23/2018) Yes (11/17/2014) Yes (03/05/2013) State Law No	131,295	100%
Seattle Public Schools	WA	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes reimbursement for a master's degree, with priority for math or science credentials	53,317	32%
Seminole County Public Schools	FL	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	66,996	48%
Shelby County Schools	TN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes	112,020	82%
Sioux Falls School District	SD	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes reduced tuition is available for courses required as a condition of employment or to maintain a teaching certificate	24,109	47%
St. Louis Public Schools	MO	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents More information Per Board Regulation 4462, the Parsons-Blewett Scholarship Fund provides funds for advanced professional training in areas of teacher shortage, for research having particular significance for the district and for the support of special projects and activities that may be initiated or approved by superintendent. It is not clear if this fund provides tuition reimbursement for classes or just funds for training. State Law No	24,496	100%
St. Paul Public Schools	MN	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	37,646	70%
Toledo Public Schools	OH	Yes For teachers required to re-certify as a result of new state requirements. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2019-2020 Contract p. 133, Art. XXXV.N. State Law Decided at local level the board of education in any school district may reimburse teachers for courses taken as part of a professional development program	22,052	77%
Tucson Unified School District	AZ	Yes More information Although the document is dated for the 2017-2018 school year, it remains posted as the main document on the Professional Development Program page of the district website. Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2018-2019 Tuition Reimbursement p. 1. District website: http://www.tusd1.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Make-the-Move-to-Dual-Language & http://www.tusd1.org/MaketheMove State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	47,842	66%
Tulsa Public Schools	OK	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law Yes for math teachers	39,455	85%
Virginia Beach City Public Schools	VA	Yes Citation Last approved/revised: 2012 Board Regulation 4-39.1, A-C: http://www.vbschools.com/policies_regulations/index.asp Salary Schedule p. 2 (pdf). State Law Decided at local level	69,777	37%
Volusia County Schools	FL	Yes Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 59, Art. 27.H. State Law Yes grants available for special training in exceptional student ed to meet prof requirements	62,928	64%
Wake County School District	NC	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 Contract p. 73. District website: https://www.wcpss.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=221 State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	157,584	35%
Washoe County Public Schools	NV	Yes the district will pay for appropriate courses and testing fees for teachers to become highly qualified. Citation Valid: 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 Contract p. 35, Art. 29.2. State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	66,504	47%
West Ada School District	ID	Yes Citation Last approved/revised: 2017 Board Policy 401.19: http://www.westada.org/Page/13176 State Law tuition reimbursement for teachers is an allowable expense under the Grant Reimbursement Application	37,449	22%
Wichita Public Schools	KS	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	50,148	74%
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools	NC	Yes Citation Valid: 2017-2018 to 2017-2018 District website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/407 State Law No state tuition reimbursement for teachers	54,984	60%

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