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IN HB1222
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Randy Truitt
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AI Summary
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Establishes the STEM Pathways Program to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through at least five regional education support networks linking schools with businesses, postsecondary institutions, and nonprofit STEM providers.
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Creates the STEM Pathways Fund administered by the State Board of Education to provide curricular materials, professional development for teachers, and evaluation of STEM program implementation.
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Appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 from the state general fund to support STEM pathways activities.
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Fund consists of state appropriations and gifts/grants, with unspent money retained in the fund rather than reverting to the general fund, and is invested like other public funds.
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Effective July 1, 2015, with appropriation authorization expiring July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
STEM pathway network. Establishes the STEM pathways program to: (1) establish education support networks; (2) provide curricular material and support to schools; (3) provide professional development to educators; (4) evaluate schools and teachers; and (5) organize leadership support and professional development; in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Establishes the STEM pathways fund to carry out the purposes of the STEM pathways programs. Makes an appropriation.
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127
2/9/2015