We encourage participants of RecognizeB5 to complete the Opt-In & W9 Process as soon as possible, however, payments for the program are not issued until February 2025 and June 2025. See also: When will I receive incentive payments from VECF?
Eligible teachers are sent an invitation directly via email in late October to complete the Opt-In and W9 form necessary for payment processing. See here for details on what the W-9 email will look like. W-9 information will not be shared and all personal information will be kept secure and confidential.
Payments to eligible teachers are issued pending review of employment verification in January 2025/May 2025 and teachers' successful submission of their W9 Form. See also: What is the required Employment Verification? New payments for teachers eligible for RecognizeB5 during the July 2024- June 2025 year will only be processed through August 30, 2025. After this date, payments WILL NOT be issued even if a teacher was eligible for payment during the 2024-2025 year. The last date for teachers to submit a W9 Form for this program year is August 18, 2025.