2011 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 101. Department of commerce--regulation of industry, buildings and safety.
101.31 Construction career academy grant program.

101.31

101.31 Construction career academy grant program.

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)

(c) It incorporates industry concepts into core academic areas.

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.