The bill aims to consolidate the career and technical education demonstration project grants and the career and technical education equipment grants into a single program under W.S. 21-13-337. It repeals W.S. 21-12-105, which previously governed the demonstration project grants, and specifies that school districts may apply for state assistance to fund expenses related to career and technical education programs. The amended language allows for grants to cover the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as planning, development, and implementation costs for new or expanded programs. The maximum grant amount is set at $50,000 per year for a two-year period, with applications due by June 30 for the following school year.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for grant applications, including documentation of the program's relevance to workforce and economic needs, a detailed plan for expenditure, and assurances regarding facility accommodations. It also establishes a preference for districts that have not received grants in the past five years. The Department of Education is tasked with promulgating necessary rules to implement the program, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, to align with future budget requests and grant awards.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0098 v1.0: 21-13-337, 21-12-105