HB 456 Permits school districts and charter schools to grant a diploma endorsement in STEM to a graduating high school student who demonstrates mastery in STEM disciplines

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Current Bill Summary

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HCS/HB 456 - Under this act, a school district or charter school may grant a diploma endorsement in STEM to a graduating high school student who demonstrates mastery in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required, under this act, to convene a work group to recommend coursework standards relating to qualifications for a student to receive a STEM endorsement. The work group shall be composed of 10 members as set forth in the act, who shall be appointed by the Governor.

Each granting local education provider shall annually provide to each student in grades 6-12, and each student's parents or guardians, information concerning the requirements for obtaining the STEM diploma endorsement.

JOSIE BUTLER


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