H708

IROBOT - Increasing Robotics Opportunities

Introduced·4/2/25

Establishes a grant program for high school robotics education and competition in North Carolina.

The bill creates the Educational and Competitive High School Robotics Grant Program, administered by the Department of Public Instruction. It provides grants to robotics teams to develop educational and competitive programs. Teams can be coordinated through public schools or community organizations. The program aims to promote robotics education and competition, encouraging students to pursue STEM careers. Funds can be used for robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and participation fees. The program requires annual reporting on grant recipients and outcomes.

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Appropriations Committee
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History

Apr 3, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 3, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 2, 2025

House

Filed