SB 164 - Pearce, David
Establishes the Missouri Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative within the Department of Higher Education
Bill Details
Sponsor
Pearce, David
LR Number
1044S.01I
Title
SB 164
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2011
Committee
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Education Committee - (1044S.02C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 164 – This act establishes the Missouri Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Initiative within the Department of Higher Education. Matching funds may be provided by the Department and the General Assembly to fund the programs described in the act.
The Initiative will provide support to increase interest among K-12 students in science, technology, engineering, and math to increase the number of students who enter these fields at Missouri's public institutions of higher education.
Programs that may be supported through the Initiative include: endowed teaching professor programs to support faculty; scholarship programs to provide financial aid and loan forgiveness to Missouri students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics areas, as described in the act; experiential youth programs at public colleges or universities; and career enhancement programs for current elementary and secondary teachers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields to improve teaching quality.
This act is identical to HB 352 (2011) and SB 936 (2010).
MICHAEL RUFF