Utah S 84 (Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity), Part 13. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program
Creates the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program. Defines “business entity” as a for-profit or nonprofit organization, “pilot program” as the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program, and “student” as a child enrolled in a public or private K–12 school. Requires the pilot program to be administered subject to the availability of funds and to award grants to business entities to develop programs, materials, and curriculum that teach artificial intelligence with an emphasis on prepare students for careers in technology. Requires business entities to submit a grant application detailing how they will fulfill the program’s purpose, work with public or private schools, and establish partnerships to implement the proposal. Evaluates applications based on their likelihood of achieving program goals and overall viability. Requires approved business entities to enter into a written agreement with the office specifying the grant amount and the time period and structure for distribution before receiving funds. Authorizes the office to establish rules for grant application procedures, award criteria, and post-award reporting requirements. Requires an annual written update on the pilot program to be included in the report outlined in Section 63N-1a-306.
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Utah S 84 (Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity), Part 13. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program
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Creates the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program.
Defines “business entity” as a for-profit or nonprofit organization, “pilot program” as the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program, and “student” as a child enrolled in a public or private K–12 school.
Requires the pilot program to be administered subject to the availability of funds and to award grants to business entities to develop programs, materials, and curriculum that teach artificial intelligence with an emphasis on prepare students for careers in technology.
Requires business entities to submit a grant application detailing how they will fulfill the program’s purpose, work with public or private schools, and establish partnerships to implement the proposal.
Evaluates applications based on their likelihood of achieving program goals and overall viability.
Requires approved business entities to enter into a written agreement with the office specifying the grant amount and the time period and structure for distribution before receiving funds.
Authorizes the office to establish rules for grant application procedures, award criteria, and post-award reporting requirements.
Requires an annual written update on the pilot program to be included in the report outlined in Section 63N-1a-306.
Creating an Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program that allows for AI innovation under Section 63N-3-1302.
Part 13. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program Section 29, Section 63N-3-1301 is enacted to read:
63N-3-1301. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Business entity" means a for-profit or nonprofit organization. (2) "Pilot program" means the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program created in Section 63N-3-1302. (3) "Student" means a child enrolled in a public or private school, grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Creates a pilot program to award grants for AI education, requiring school partnerships and work force preparation in tech.
Section 30, Section 63N-3-1302 is enacted to read:
63N-3-1302. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program created -- Purpose -- Requirements -- Report. (1) There is created the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Grant Pilot Program, to be administered subject to the availability of funds by the office as described in this section. (2) (a) The purpose of the pilot program is to award a grant to a business entity to develop a program, material, and curriculum to: (i) teach a course on artificial intelligence to students, with an emphasis on practical training; and (ii) prepare students for career opportunities in technology. (b) A business entity that is awarded a grant under this section shall work in partnership with a public or private school. (3) A business entity that submits an application for a grant to the office shall include the following details in the application: (a) how the business entity proposes to fulfill the purpose described in Subsection (2)(a); (b) how the business entity proposes to work with a public or private school, as described in Subsection (2)(b); and (c) any existing or planned partnership between the business entity and another individual or business entity to implement the proposal in the application.
Evaluates application for grants, requires business entities to approach application, and rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah administrative rule making.
(4) In evaluating an application for a grant, the office shall consider: (a) the likelihood that the business entity's proposal will accomplish the purpose described in Subsection (2)(a); and (b) the overall viability of the proposal. (5) Before a business entity that has an approved application for a grant may receive grant funds, the business entity shall enter into a written agreement with the office that specifies: (a) the grant amount; and (b) the time period and structure for distribution of grant funds, including any terms and conditions the office requires. (6) The office may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to administer the pilot program, including: (a) establishing criteria and procedures for applying for and awarding a grant under this section; and (b) reporting requirements from a business entity after a grant is awarded. (7) The office shall include an annual written update on the pilot program in the report described in Section 63N-1a-306.