Amendment #29 to H4005

Lab Modernization Grants

Mr. Moran of Lawrence moves to amend the bill by adding the following:

1596-2513 For a grant program for capital improvements, leasing of additional space, and other initiatives necessary to build capacity and safely accommodate additional career technical education school slots; provided, that the funds shall be administered by the executive office of education, in consultation with the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the executive office of labor and workforce development; provided, that no grant recipient shall be required to spend more than twenty-five percent (25%) of an individual grant for the purchase or installation of equipment; and provided further, that in determining a process for awarding grants, the executive office shall prioritize meeting the workforce demands of regional employers, reducing demonstrable waitlists at career and technical education schools and providing equitable access to career and technical skills training …..300,000,000

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #29 to H4005

Lab Modernization Grants