R277-319-3. Special Educator Stipend

(1) A special educator or speech language pathologist (SLP) eligible for funding shall complete a survey through an online provider approved by the Superintendent as follows: (a) by a date determined by the special educator's LEA, but no later than September 30 for a special educator who worked before the school year began; and (b) by a date determined by the special educator's LEA, but no later than July 31 for a special educator who worked after the school year ended. (2) A special educator may only receive a stipend under this rule for actual days worked. (3) An LEA may not transfer stipend workdays under this rule among special educators. (4) A special educator hired by an LEA after the beginning of the school year may receive funding for extra days to the extent of funds available.