SB 1166 Summary

• Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Arizona Commerce Authority for matching monies to fund STEM internship stipends.

• Allocates funds as follows: 55% for high school and undergraduate students (with preference for rural and Title 1 schools), 20% for graduate students, 20% for K-12 teachers, and 5% for administration and outreach.

• Requires sponsoring businesses to agree that if a student or teacher receives a stipend, the business will also sponsor an additional STEM intern at the business's expense (exemption for businesses with fewer than 100 employees).

• Stipend amounts: up to $4,000 for high school/undergraduate students, up to $6,000 for teachers, up to $7,000 for graduate students, plus an additional $500 if the internship results in industry certification.

• Requires the Arizona Commerce Authority to create a website for internship applications and postings, and to submit annual reports to state leadership detailing stipends awarded, awards by category, and internship outcomes.