LAC 28:IV.909. Completion of Promissory Note and Acceptance of Award

A. Prior to receiving an award, the recipient must agree to the terms and conditions contained in the TOPS Teacher Award Program promissory note by completing the form and returning it to the board by the specified deadline. The promissory note obligates the recipient to teach one year for each year of funding received; or, if teaching in a school located in an economically disadvantaged region of the state, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education, teach one year for every two years of funding received, or repay the funds received, plus accrued interest and any collection costs incurred.