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NY S00379
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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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 STEM education through competitive grants to public and private high schools
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Requires eligible schools to have a robotics club or team participating in competitions and must partner with a business, college, or technical school for robot design, building, or programming
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Awards grants of $5,000 per eligible school, with applicants required to obtain matching funds from other sources equal to at least 50% of the grant amount
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Gives preference to Title I schools, followed by schools that have not previously participated in robotics competitions or received grants through the program
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Grant funds may be used for registration costs, materials, travel, and other expenses related to preparing for and attending robotics competitions, with applications due by June 1 each year
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 FINANCE
1/7/2026