(1) The board may select participants based on an application process conducted by the board or the board may utilize selection processes for similar students in cooperation with the professional educator standards board or the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

     (2) If the board selects participants for the program, it shall establish a selection committee for screening and selecting recipients of the conditional scholarships. The criteria shall emphasize factors demonstrating excellence including but not limited to superior scholastic achievement, leadership ability, community contributions, bilingual ability, willingness to commit to providing teaching service in shortage areas, and an ability to act as a role model for students. Priority will be given to individuals seeking certification or an additional endorsement in math, science, technology, or special education.

     For fiscal years 2006 and 2007, additional priority shall be given to such individuals who are also bilingual. It is the intent of the legislature to develop a pool of dual-language teachers in order to meet the challenge of educating students who are dominant in languages other than English.

[2005 c 518 § 918. Prior: 2004 c 276 § 905; 2004 c 275 § 68; 2004 c 58 § 4; 1987 c 437 § 4.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- Effective date--2005 c 518: See notes following RCW 28A.500.030.

     Severability -- Effective date -- 2004 c 276: See notes following RCW 43.330.167.

     Part headings not law -- 2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.030.