Amends the robotics competition program (program) definition of "allowable expenses" to allow a robotics competition team to use grant funds on expenses associated with a robotics competition. (Current law allows expenditures for expenses associated with attendance at a robotics competition.) Amends the program definition of "eligible school" to include a nonpublic school accredited by a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education. Amends the program definition of "eligible team" to include a community based robotics competition team. Requires the department of education (department) to consider the number of participants when developing a guideline to award grants. Requires the department to award grants for each school year not later than August 1 of the applicable school year. Specifies that the program and any participation by a team mentor and team coach in the program is not subject to collective bargaining.

Statutes affected:
Introduced House Bill (H): 20-20-45.5-1, 20-20-45.5-2, 20-20-45.5-3, 20-20-45.5-12
House Bill (H): 20-20-45.5-1, 20-20-45.5-2, 20-20-45.5-3, 20-20-45.5-12
House Bill (S): 20-20-45.5-1, 20-20-45.5-2, 20-20-45.5-3, 20-20-45.5-12
Enrolled House Bill (H): 20-20-45.5-1, 20-20-45.5-2, 20-20-45.5-3, 20-20-45.5-12