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GA SB556
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- State Board of Education must establish a three-year pilot robotics program beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, providing up to $2 million in grants annually to up to 10 selected public high schools (grades 9-12) to develop robotics programs and support participation in interscholastic robotics competitions
- Eligible schools must rank in the lowest 50 percent of all public schools based on Office of Student Achievement ratings for the two most recent years and must not have sponsored an interscholastic robotics competition in the previous five school years
- Selected schools must represent diverse geographic areas (rural, suburban, urban), varying enrollment sizes, and submit applications by November 1, 2024, including a statement of intent for fund use and a local board resolution committing financial and other resources
- Department of Education must develop the application process by August 1, 2024, monitor the program annually, and submit assessment reports to the State Board of Education by June 1 of each year beginning in 2025
- The pilot program automatically repeals on July 1, 2027, and the act takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Education; State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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