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2006 SESSION
HB 1393 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program Fund; created.
Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program and Fund. Creates the Virginia Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Grant Program and Fund for the purpose of providing higher education grants to residents of Virginia who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program preparing students for careers in professions in the areas of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 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, including the identification of undergraduate and graduate programs and careers in the areas of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. To receive a grant under this program, a person must (i) be a Virginia domicile; (ii) be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the area of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology; (iii) maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0; 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. Qualifying students are eligible to receive a grant for five consecutive academic years.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/06 House: Presented and ordered printed 060155276
- 01/12/06 House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 02/10/06 House: Incorporated by Education (HB1244-Hugo) by voice vote