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NY A06066
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Lunsford
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AI Summary
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Establishes a high school robotics participation grant program administered by the Commissioner of Education to encourage study in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
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Awards $5,000 competitive grants to public and private high schools with robotics clubs or teams participating in approved robotics competitions
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Requires applicant schools to partner with at least one business, college, or technological school for designing, building, or programming their robot
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Mandates that schools obtain matching funds from other sources of at least 50% of the grant amount, with applications due by June 1st each year
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Gives funding preference first to Title I schools, then to schools that have not previously participated in robotics competitions or received program grants
Legislative Description
Establishes a high school robotics grant program; provides funding to high schools for participation in robotics competitions; sets forth eligibility requirements; provides for the application and awards process.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026