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AR SB391
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Dismang
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Robotics Competition Grant Program administered by the Department of Education to fund robotics teams at public, charter, and accredited private schools for students in grades 6-12
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Eligible expenses include competition fees, robotics kits and supplies, event registration, transportation costs, and stipends for team mentors/coaches up to $1,500 per school year
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Requires teams to obtain matching contributions from other sources equal to at least 25% of the grant amount awarded
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Teams must demonstrate a partnership with at least one sponsor, business, or higher education institution, and commit to competing in at least one robotics competition within one year of receiving the grant
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Qualifying competitions include FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, and VEX V5 Robotics Competition, sponsored by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on STEM education
Legislative Description
To Create The Robotics Competition Grant Program For Eligible Robotics Teams In Public Or Private Schools For The Purpose Of Encouraging Study In The Fields Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics.
Last Action
Notification that SB391 is now Act 472
4/9/2025