The board shall excuse an otherwise eligible person from a requirement imposed by § 61.9832 that the employment qualifying the person for loan repayment assistance be performed in consecutive years if the break in employment is a result of the person’s:
(1) full-time enrollment in a course of study related to the field of teaching that is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification and provided by an institution of higher education or by a private or independent institution of higher education in this state;
(2) service on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, including as a member of a reserve or National Guard unit called for active duty;
(3) temporary total disability for a period of not more than 36 months as established by the affidavit of a qualified physician;
(4) inability to secure employment as required by § 61.9832 for a period not to exceed 12 months, because of care required by a disabled spouse or child;
(5) inability, despite reasonable efforts, to secure, for a single period not to exceed 12 months, employment as required by § 61.9832; or
(6) satisfaction of the provisions of any other exception adopted by the board for purposes of this section.