The Invest in Our Democracy Act of 2024 establishes a federal grant program through the Election Assistance Commission to help election officials and their employees pursue continuing education in election administration or cybersecurity. The program covers 75 percent of tuition costs for eligible certificate programs offered by accredited colleges and universities, with eligibility limited to state and local election officials, their employees, and Election Assistance Commission staff. The legislation authorizes $1 million in funding for fiscal year 2024, with additional unspecified amounts available through 2031, and requires that at least 85 percent of grant funds be distributed to educational institutions before the start of each payment period. This initiative aims to strengthen election security by investing in professional development for the people who run elections while maintaining state leadership in election administration.
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