101.31 Construction career academy grant program.

WISCONSIN STATUTES AND CODES

101.31 Construction career academy grant program.

101.31

101.31(1)

(1) The department shall award grants to eligible organizations that operate a construction career academy that provides high school pupils with training in construction-related careers.

101.31(2)

(2) An organization is eligible for a grant under this section if it proposes to operate a construction career academy that meets the following minimum criteria:

101.31(2)(a)

(a) It has established a partnership between a school board operating a high school, or a local business or sponsoring organization, and a technical college district board or baccalaureate degree granting institution in which the partners have committed to participate in the operation of the construction career academy for a minimum of 3 years.

101.31(2)(b)

(b) It provides high school pupils with the opportunity to receive up to 3 years of training in construction-related careers.

101.31(2)(c)

101.31(2)(d)

(d) It incorporates into its curriculum work experience in construction-related industries.

101.31(2)(e)

(e) It coordinates classroom credits with a technical college district or with a baccalaureate degree granting institution.

101.31(2)(f)

(f) It uses a learning community curriculum approved by the department in consultation with the department of public instruction.

101.31(2)(g)

(g) It awards a certificate of recognition to each pupil who successfully completes the construction career academy's plan of study.

101.31(3)

(3) The recipient of a grant under this section shall provide matching funds equal to 50 percent of the grant amount awarded to the recipient.

101.31(4)

(4) The recipient of a grant under this section may use the grant funds only for the following purposes:

101.31(4)(a)

(a) To purchase materials and equipment, fund field trips, and make improvements to facilities, or for other specific needs relating to the construction career academy.

101.31(4)(b)

(b) For developing a core curriculum, for professional development, or for other administrative needs of the recipient.

101.31(5)

(5)

101.31(5)(a)

(a) The department may award a grant for the purposes described under sub. (4) (a) in an amount that equals not more than $900 for each pupil enrolled in the construction career academy at the time that the award is granted.

101.31(5)(b)

(b) The department may award a grant for the purposes described under sub. (4) (b) in an amount not exceeding $50,000.

101.31(6)

(6) The department shall promulgate rules to administer this section.

101.31 - ANNOT.

History: 2007 a. 20.