Section 304.10. Eligibility.

 

(1)  

(a) Only applicants meeting all of the criteria specified in s. 101.31 (2) and (3) , Stats., are eligible for grants under this chapter.

(b) Grants may only be awarded for construction career academies located in Wisconsin.

(c) An applicant who has failed to comply with any condition imposed by the statutes or the department on any previous grant received under this chapter is not be eligible to apply for another grant.

(2)  A grant awarded under this chapter shall only be used to cover the costs established under s. 101.31 (4) , Stats.

History: CR 07-117 : cr. Register June 2008 No. 630 , eff. 7-1-08.

Note

Section 101.31 (2) and (3) , Stats., reads: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (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: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (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. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (b) It provides high school pupils with the opportunity to receive up to 3 years of training in construction-related careers. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (c) It incorporates industry concepts into core academic areas. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (d) It incorporates into its curriculum work experience in construction-related industries. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (e) It coordinates classroom credits with a technical college district or with a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (f) It uses a learning community curriculum approved by the department in consultation with the department of public instruction. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (g) It awards a certificate of recognition to each pupil who successfully completes the construction career academy's plan of study. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (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. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Section 101.31 (4) , Stats., reads: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (4) The recipient of a grant under this section may use the grant funds only for the following purposes: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (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. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 (b) For developing a core curriculum, for professional development, or for other administrative needs of the recipient. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1