Bill > S3186

Introduced Session

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $9 million to Engaged Learning Strategies - STEM Curriculum Program in certain school districts. The appropriation is to establish a three-year pilot program to promote project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and math for at-risk students in grades six through eight in nine school districts through a contract with Engaged Learning Strategies. The bill defines project-based STEM learning opportunities as hands on courses that offer students the opportunity to engage in the design, development, and implementation of projects that are applicable to real-world learning experiences. The supplemental appropriation stipulates that nine school districts are to be selected for inclusion in the program, four of which may be the following districts: four school districts are to be included in the program: Camden City School District; Newark City School District; Paterson City School District; and Trenton City School District. The appropriation may be used for curriculum development, training of teaching staff members, and classroom supplies and equipment. Additionally, at the conclusion of the pilot program, the commissioner is to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature. The report is to contain information on the implementation of the pilot program and the commissioner's recommendation on the feasibility of implementing the program on a Statewide basis.

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Teresa Ruiz (D)*,  Andrew Zwicker (D)*,  Angela Mcknight (D), 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/09/2024)

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