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HB 1244 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program Fund; created.

Introduced by: Timothy D. Hugo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE: (all summaries)

Virginia Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program.  Creates the Virginia Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program for the purpose of providing higher education grants to domiciles of Virginia who are enrolled in a qualified undergraduate or graduate degree program identified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).  SCHEV is designated as the administering agency for the program and is authorized to promulgate necessary and appropriate regulations for the disbursement of grants and the administration of the program. To receive a grant under this program, a person must (i) be a Virginia domicile; (ii) be enrolled in a qualified program approved by SCHEV; (iii) maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5; and (iv) sign a promissory note agreeing to begin employment in the Commonwealth in the area of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology within six months of receiving an undergraduate or graduate degree and to continue such employment in the Commonwealth for at least four years.  The bill is contingent on funding in the appropriation act.


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