What states fund robotics

[EricLeifermann]

Governor Walker signed a bill at the Wisconsin regional this year allocating $500,000 in a dollar for dollar match up to 5,000 for robotics teams in the state.

[MrBasse]

Michigan doesn't fully fund, it only partially funds robotics. That funding is starting to run out too with promised funds being reduced as teams advanced to the State Champs this year.

Also, Michigan doesn't recognize robotics as a sport, varsity or otherwise. Individual schools can and many do, but the state doesn't at this point.

Michigan does view FIRST as a competitive outlet to be used as a Career and Student Technical Organization for Vocational Funding in related areas with approval.

[MikLast]

Washington gives grants for any teams who signs up (if i remember right not all teams get this, but im not 100% sure.) through the OSPI.

[Jon Stratis]

I don't think Minnesota funds any teams, although our involvement with the MSHSL does come with benefits - many schools now treat FIRST on par with other sports and activities when it comes to recognition, teacher stipends, and logistical support through the athletics/activities director. But that is on a school/district basis, not state wide.

And for declaring robotics a sport, check out Connecticut, Arizona, Missouri, and Texas. They have all been a part of the conference session on that topic in the past year or two.

[BSV]

Oklahoma has funded public school teams the last several years. Not sure what will happen this year, as the education system is facing a huge shortfall in funding (students are marching on the state capital building in protest as I type this).

There are about 30 teams funded by the state at each level of competition.

Recent start-up Teams (1st and 2nd year teams)

• FLL –$225 (team registration only)
• FTC – up to $500 (team registration and or team operations)
• FRC – up to $6,000 (team registration and or team operations)

Veteran Teams (3rd thru 5th year teams)

• FLL –$225 (team registration only)
• FTC – up to $500 (team registration and or team operations)
• FRC – up to $6,000 (team registration and or team operations)

http://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.s...l%208-1-15.pdf

[zcohen]

We're working in Maryland to get HB115 and SB582 passed this year which would provide $250,000 for after school robotics programs. The bill passed in the house and senate, but is waiting for our governors signature. If he doesn't sign it by the end of the month it will automatically become law, so we're hopeful!

[Ernst]

Originally Posted by EricLeifermann

Governor Walker signed a bill at the Wisconsin regional this year allocating $500,000 in a dollar for dollar match up to 5,000 for robotics teams in the state.

If I recall correctly, the bill initially allocated $500,000 over two years, but the one he signed was a one year, $250,000 grant. I think it was also for any high school robotics competition teams, making it open to FRC, FTC, Vex, BotsIQ, etc.

[MooreteP]

Connecticut considers Robotics to be a High School team sport.
Witness the CT State championships held last weekend.

http://cas.casciac.org/?p=3880
(From a previous year)

[nerdrock101]

Originally Posted by Ernst

If I recall correctly, the bill initially allocated $500,000 over two years, but the one he signed was a one year, $250,000 grant. I think it was also for any high school robotics competition teams, making it open to FRC, FTC, Vex, BotsIQ, etc.

Yes, this is what I recall too for funding.

The grant is for any group in a [url="http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/related/acts/280"]non-profit robotics competition.[url]