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Frequently Asked Questions and Clarifications
Future Proud Michigan Educator 27b Grow Your Own Grants
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Who was eligible to apply for GYO School Staff grants?
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What can GYO School Staff grants pay for?
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Who qualifies as "support staff" under Section 27b?
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What endorsements can be paid for by the grant?
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Which educator preparation programs (EPPs) do grantee districts work with?
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Can endorsements granted by out-of-state preparation programs be paid for by the grant?
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Do grantee a district partner with multiple EPPs?
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Can a candidate receive GYO grant funding and other grant funding?
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What is a "no-cost pathway" as mentioned in grant guidance?
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How does the awarded grant money come to the district?
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What happens if a candidate intended for the grant has already incurred expenses, such as tuition, before the Grant Award Notification (GAN) was received?
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Do candidates have to complete a degree if they get the GYO Staff grant?
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What happens if an employee leaves the district or doesn't continue the program?
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What happens if, at the end of the grant period, there is no position to offer a candidate after program completion?
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What if the candidate moves and cannot be hired by the applicant?
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How many years does a candidate need to stay in the district after earning their certificate or endorsement?
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Can a district pay tuition to the EPP or reimburse tuition expenses directly to the employee?
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Are reimbursements paid to the employee under the grant considered taxable income?
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How does a district budget for costs that are not specified in legislation?
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Can districts add EPP partners even after they are awarded funds?
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Can the GYO grant cover the cost of a Master's or PhD program as long as it includes an endorsement?
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Can the GYO grant cover the cost of teacher mentors?
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Do candidates have to be hired before they begin coursework?
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Can districts designate candidates who will replace a teacher who is due to retire—even if that position is not open at the time the candidate begins coursework?
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Are custodians, clerical employees, food service workers, and bus drivers who are hired by a third party eligible for the grant?
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Can employees who wish to become school counselors be reimbursed for their coursework under the GYO grant?
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When making purchases of books under the GYO grant program, is sales tax also reimbursable?
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Can districts reimburse employees for tuition they paid prior to the time they become an employee in the district?
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What flexibility does a district have to determine what “compensation” means during student teaching for GYO participants?
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How should the district work with third-party employers of eligible staff in terms of compensation assurance?
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Can an employee in laid-off status maintain eligibility in the GYO program of their district?
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Can an employee directly employed by an awarded ISD continue to receive GYO funding support if they become newly employed by a district within that ISD?