The bill revises the Grow Your Own Grant Program to expand eligibility to postsecondary institutions, allowing them to apply for grants in partnership with eligible school districts. It removes the previous requirement that grants could be converted to loans under certain conditions, thereby providing more stability for grant recipients. Additionally, the bill updates the criteria for students to earn postsecondary credits while in high school and extends the program's termination date to June 30, 2029.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to support the program. It mandates that the commissioner of higher education report annually on the program's status, including the number of students participating and those who have obtained teaching positions in their respective districts. The bill aims to enhance teacher pipelines, particularly in rural and reservation school districts, by fostering collaboration between educational institutions and school districts.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-4-601
HB0499_1(1): 20-4-601
HB0499_1(2): 20-4-601
HB0499_1(3): 20-4-601
HB0499_1(4): 20-4-601
HB0499_1(5): 20-4-601
HB0499_1: 20-4-601
HB0499_2(1): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(10): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(2): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(3): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(4): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(5): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(6): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(7): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(8): 20-4-601
HB0499_2(9): 20-4-601
HB0499_2: 20-4-601
HB0499_X(1): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(10): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(11): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(2): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(3): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(4): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(5): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(6): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(7): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(8): 20-4-601
HB0499_X(9): 20-4-601
HB0499_X: 20-4-601