HB 1254

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Education (Doe) And Secretary Of Education General Assembly; Legislative Council Schools; Charter Schools Schools; Generally Schools; Pupils (Other Than Disciplinary Matters) Schools; Special Education And Special Programs State Elected Officials; Governor State Government; State And Local Funding

Abstract

Establishes the cognitive training grant program (program) to provide grants to public and charter schools (eligible schools) to adopt and implement a cognitive training program designed to build skills in areas important to learning. Establishes the cognitive training grant program fund (fund). Provides that the department of education (department) shall develop and publish on the department's website: (1) criteria that vendors must meet to be eligible for use by eligible schools; and (2) guidelines to award grants to eligible schools. Requires the department to prepare and submit an annual report regarding the program to the governor and legislative council.