Members will receive reimbursement for classroom expenditures made within the annual spending period at the amount allocated for their job title. Then, they must submit an accountability form with receipts to the school to show the entire amount has been spent.
You do not need to sign up for Teacher’s Choice; inclusion in the program is automatic for those who are eligible. Those who do not wish to participate in the program must submit a Request for Non-Participation (Opt Out Form).
Members receive their Teacher's Choice funds in their last November or first December paychecks, but you should start purchasing and saving receipts sooner than this date, usually between August and January. Items purchased under Teacher's Choice must be appropriate for educational use in the classroom or for other professional assignments.
If you receive the Teacher's Choice funds in your paycheck and do not file an accountability form with required receipts by the deadline, you will be obligated to refund the money to the DOE.
See the UFT's Teachers Choice page for more information about the program.