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Introduced
01/10/2018
01/10/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill creates the career and technical education capital grant program (program) in the department of labor and employment. The state work force development council (state council) will award grants through the program to area technical colleges, school districts, and community colleges to use for equipment, or construction and maintenance of buildings, related to career and technical education. In awarding grants, the state council will prioritize applicants from rural areas of the state and consider each applicant's demonstrated need. For each year in which it awards grants, the state council must publish a report that identifies the grant recipients and how the grant money was used.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Career and Technical Education Capital Grant Program within the Department of Labor and Employment. The State Workforce Development Council will administer the program, awarding grants to area technical colleges, community colleges, and school districts to purchase or lease equipment for career and technical education or to construct and maintain related buildings. The Council will prioritize applicants from rural areas and consider each applicant's financial need. The Council must publish an annual report on the grant recipients and how the funds were used. The program will be funded through state appropriations, with up to 3% of the funds used for the Department's administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb18-1034 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1034_01.pdf |
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