ID H0302

Creates the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Action Center within the Governor's office to coordinate STEM programs, promote best practices in education, and align workforce development with industry needs.

Establishes a 9-member STEM Action Center Board consisting of the directors of commerce and labor, one state board of education member, the superintendent of public instruction, and five gubernatorial appointees representing manufacturing or STEM-related industries, with annual chairman elections.

Directs the center to coordinate state departments on STEM activities, conduct industry needs assessments, align K-12 and higher education STEM efforts, support professional development for educators, and engage private industry to provide funding and resources for STEM activities.

Requires the administrator to track student participation metrics including high school graduation rates, STEM course enrollment at higher education institutions, and student performance in STEM classes, comparing participants to similarly situated students statewide.

Mandates annual reports to the legislature, governor's office, joint finance-appropriations committee, and state board of education detailing educator professional development, student participation numbers, program effectiveness, and student performance outcomes.