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ID H0070
Bill
Status
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes STEM school and STEM program designations for public Idaho schools serving kindergarten through grade 12 to identify schools offering rigorous, integrated, project-based STEM curricula.
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Requires schools applying for designation to demonstrate STEM instruction focused on problem-solving and team-based learning, college and career advising, professional development for staff, community involvement, and support for underserved student populations.
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Designations valid for five school years, with schools eligible to renew designations or expand STEM program designations to full school designations during the term.
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State board of education and STEM action center board must make annual recommendations for designations and provide annual reports to the legislature on implementation.
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Authorizes state board of education to adopt rules for administration and implementation of the STEM designation program.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide legislative intent and to provide for the award of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) school or STEM program designation.
SCHOOLS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2017 Session Law Chapter 69 Effective: 07/01/2017
3/20/2017