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IN HB1112
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Steve Bartels
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Additive Manufacturing Pilot Grant Program to fund school corporations purchasing additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment and provide students in grades 9-12 with industry-recognized certificates or credentials
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Maximum grant amount is $150,000 per school corporation
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School corporations must meet three eligibility requirements: have production agreements with at least two local businesses, employ a licensed teacher certified in operating the equipment, and pay 20% of equipment costs
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Fund is administered by the department and consists of legislative appropriations plus gifts and donations; money does not revert to the general fund at fiscal year end
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Pilot program expires July 1, 2023; effective date is July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Vocational education. Establishes the additive manufacturing pilot grant program to: (1) make grants to school corporations to facilitate eligible student instruction in the use of additive manufacturing equipment; and (2) provide eligible students with an industry recognized certificate or credential in operating additive manufacturing equipment. Provides that a school corporation may apply for a grant from the additive manufacturing pilot fund (fund) to purchase additive manufacturing equipment. Establishes criteria that a school corporation must meet to receive a grant from the fund. Provides that the maximum amount of a grant awarded from the fund is $150,000.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/7/2019