DEFINITIONS

Subpart 1. Scope. For the purposes of parts 4830.9120 and 4830.9130 , the terms defined in this part or in Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.1791 , have the meanings given them. Subp. 2. Employed. "Employed" means an individual currently providing classroom instruction. Subp. 3. Qualified educational loan. "Qualified educational loan" means a loan, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.1791, subdivision 1 , that is not one of the following: A. PLUS loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program or Federal Direct Loan programs to parents of dependent undergraduate students; B. Federal Consolidation Loans or Federal Direct Consolidation Loans that repaid a parent PLUS loan; or C. federal, state, commercial, or foundation loans that are in default. Subp. 4. Teacher shortage area. "Teacher shortage area" means a licensure field, economic development region, or other shortage area identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. The commissioner of education shall provide an annual notice to the office identifying teacher shortage areas using the data collected for the report required under Minnesota Statutes, section 127A.05, subdivision 6 .