Grants for certain University of Wisconsin and technical college graduates who paid nonresident tuition; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation

The bill allows an individual to receive annual grants for no more than five consecutive years in amounts equal to 10 percent of the difference between the total amount of nonresident tuition the educational institution charged the individual and the total amount of resident tuition the educational institution would have charged the individual if the individual had been a resident. If an individual who receives a grant ceases to reside or be employed in Wisconsin, or has an annual gross income of less than $40,000, the bill provides that the individual is not eligible for any additional grants.

The bill requires HEAB to promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures for applying for and making the grants. The bill includes a sunset date that provides that HEAB may not award a grant ten years after the program begins.

No later than eight years after the program begins, the bill requires HEAB to submit a report to the legislature evaluating the success of the program. The bill allows HEAB to obtain nonresident tuition amounts for graduates specified by HEAB from technical colleges and UW institutions.

Finally, the bill imposes duties on DWD. DWD must develop a logo for businesses to publicize on their websites that they have employed individuals who are eligible for grants under the program established under the bill. DWD must also establish requirements for allowing businesses to display the logo on their websites.

In addition, DWD must publicize and maintain on its job center website information about the program and job openings submitted by businesses that are available for individuals who are eligible for grants under the program.