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AL HB293

AL HB293
Alabama STEM Council (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), created as independent state entity within Dept. of Commerce Workforce Division to advise Gov., Lt. Gov., St.Dept. of Edu., and Legislature on STEM education and workforce development; membership, duties, executive committee provided

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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
05/18/2020

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2020

Bill Summary

Alabama STEM Council (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), created as independent state entity within Dept. of Commerce Workforce Division to advise Gov., Lt. Gov., St.Dept. of Edu., and Legislature on STEM education and workforce development; membership, duties, executive committee provided

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Alabama STEM Council (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as an independent state entity within the Alabama Department of Commerce Workforce Division. The council is tasked with advising the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Department of Education, and Legislature on STEM-related education, career awareness, and workforce development. It outlines the council's membership, duties, and the creation of an executive committee to oversee its operations. The bill also allows the council to establish a foundation to solicit private contributions and conduct comprehensive evaluations of STEM-based curricula, educational initiatives, and educator preparation programs. The goal is to improve STEM learning, increase STEM career exploration and awareness, and address underrepresentation in STEM fields across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education (on 03/05/2020)

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