When I registered for VQB5 I was working directly with children birth to 5. Now I am no longer working with the same age group. Will I still be eligible to receive the (up to) $1,500 incentive?

RecognizeB5 is designed to support teachers working directly with children ages birth to five years
(children not in kindergarten). You will receive incentive payments for each employment period in which your continued working status was verified BEFORE you stopped working directly with children birth to 5 years. Beyond that, you will NOT be eligible for additional payments. 

THE ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF INCENTIVE CHECKS FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM IS AS FOLLOWS: