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Utah Code § 9-22-104

The STEM board must establish and oversee the STEM Action Center, coordinate STEM activity across education stakeholders, appoint a director with Senate advice and consent, choose a location, engage industry, give…

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STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.

The STEM board must establish and oversee the STEM Action Center, coordinate STEM activity across education stakeholders, appoint a director with Senate advice and consent, choose a location, engage industry, give direction to the Center and selected…

Section 9-22-104

Subsection 9-22-104(1)(f)(ii)

performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and

Section 9-22-104(1)(f)(ii)

Subsection 9-22-104(4)

A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3) : may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part; shall comply with the requirements described in

Section 9-22-104(4)

Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(B)

an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.

Section 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(B)

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Provision 40Amendment 5

Part 9-22-1

part 9-22-1 Stem Action Center

§ 9-22-104STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.Amendment

The STEM board must establish and oversee the STEM Action Center, coordinate STEM activity across education stakeholders, appoint a director with Senate advice and consent, choose a location, engage industry, give direction to the Center and selected providers, and work toward stated participation and educator targets. It may also contract, handle funds, employ staff, make rules, and establish a supporting foundation, while the foundation is restricted in governance and political activity.

STEM Action Center Board -- Duties. The STEM board shall: establish the STEM Action Center to: coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders: the State Board of Education; school districts and charter schools; the Utah Board of Higher Education; institutions of higher education; private postsecondary educational institution; parents of home-schooled students; other state agencies; and business and industry representatives; align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education; with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center; select a physical location for the STEM Action Center; strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board: to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center; give direction to the STEM Action Center and the providers selected through a request for proposals process pursuant to this part; and work to meet the following expectations: that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms; performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d) . The STEM board may: enter into contracts for the purposes of this part; apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part; employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board; prescribe the duties and powers of the STEM Action Center providers; and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , make rules to administer this part. The STEM board may establish a foundation to assist in: the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part. A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3) : may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part; shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-22-105 ; does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that constitute a claim against public funds; may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities described in this part, except to the extent specifically authorized by the STEM board; shall provide the STEM board with information detailing transactions and balances associated with the foundation; and may not: engage in lobbying activities; attempt to influence legislation; or participate in any campaign activity for or against: a political candidate; or an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
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§ 9-22-104(1)Subsection 9-22-104(1)Provision

The STEM board must establish and run the STEM Action Center, appoint its director with Senate advice and consent, choose a location, engage industry and business support, direct selected providers, and work toward stated participation and educator targets.

The STEM board shall: establish the STEM Action Center to: coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders: the State Board of Education; school districts and charter schools; the Utah Board of Higher Education; institutions of higher education; private postsecondary educational institution; parents of home-schooled students; other state agencies; and business and industry representatives; align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education; with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center; select a physical location for the STEM Action Center; strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board: to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center; give direction to the STEM Action Center and the providers selected through a request for proposals process pursuant to this part; and work to meet the following expectations: that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms; performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d) .
Section 9-22-104(1)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)Provision

The STEM Action Center is to coordinate STEM activities in the state among listed stakeholders and align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities.

establish the STEM Action Center to: coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders: the State Board of Education; school districts and charter schools; the Utah Board of Higher Education; institutions of higher education; private postsecondary educational institution; parents of home-schooled students; other state agencies; and business and industry representatives; align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education;
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)Provision

A coordinating entity must coordinate STEM activities in the state among listed education and industry stakeholders.

coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders: the State Board of Education; school districts and charter schools; the Utah Board of Higher Education; institutions of higher education; private postsecondary educational institution; parents of home-schooled students; other state agencies; and business and industry representatives;
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(A)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(A)Provision

Refers to the State Board of Education.

the State Board of Education;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(B)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(B)Provision

Applies to school districts and charter schools.

school districts and charter schools;
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(C)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(C)Provision

Refers to the Utah Board of Higher Education.

the Utah Board of Higher Education;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(D)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(D)Provision

This provision identifies institutions of higher education.

institutions of higher education;
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(D)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(E)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(E)Provision

This provision identifies a private postsecondary educational institution.

private postsecondary educational institution;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(F)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(F)Provision

Refers to parents of home-schooled students.

parents of home-schooled students;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(G)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(G)Provision

other state agencies; and

other state agencies; and
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(H)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(i)(H)Provision

This text identifies business and industry representatives.

business and industry representatives;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(ii)Provision

align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and

align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(a)(iii)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(a)(iii)Provision

create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education;

create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education;
Section 9-22-104(1)(a)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(b)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(b)Provision

A director must be appointed to oversee the STEM Action Center’s administration, with the Senate’s advice and consent.

with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center;
Section 9-22-104(1)(b)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(c)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(c)Provision

Select a physical location for the STEM Action Center.

select a physical location for the STEM Action Center;
Section 9-22-104(1)(c)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(d)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(d)Provision

strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board: to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and to provide private funding and support for

strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board: to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center;
Section 9-22-104(1)(d)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(d)(i)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(d)(i)Provision

to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and

to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and
Section 9-22-104(1)(d)(i)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(d)(ii)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(d)(ii)Provision

to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center;

to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center;
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§ 9-22-104(1)(e)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(e)Provision

Give direction to the STEM Action Center and providers selected through a request for proposals process under this part.

give direction to the STEM Action Center and the providers selected through a request for proposals process pursuant to this part; and
Section 9-22-104(1)(e)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(f)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(f)Provision

Sets expectations that include at least 50 educators using best-practice learning tools, performance change in student achievement in classrooms in a STEM Action Center project, and student participation from at least 50 schools in STEM competitions, fairs, and camps.

work to meet the following expectations: that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms; performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d) .
Section 9-22-104(1)(f)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(f)(i)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(f)(i)Provision

that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms;

that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms;
Section 9-22-104(1)(f)(i)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(f)(ii)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(f)(ii)Provision

performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and

performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and
Section 9-22-104(1)(f)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(1)(f)(iii)Subsection 9-22-104(1)(f)(iii)Provision

that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d) .

that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d) .
Section 9-22-104(1)(f)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)Subsection 9-22-104(2)Provision

The STEM board may enter contracts, handle funds and grants, hire and compensate people, set duties and powers, and make rules to administer this part.

The STEM board may: enter into contracts for the purposes of this part; apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part; employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board; prescribe the duties and powers of the STEM Action Center providers; and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , make rules to administer this part.
Section 9-22-104(2)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)(a)Subsection 9-22-104(2)(a)Provision

enter into contracts for the purposes of this part;

enter into contracts for the purposes of this part;
Section 9-22-104(2)(a)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)(b)Subsection 9-22-104(2)(b)Provision

apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part;

apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part;
Section 9-22-104(2)(b)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)(c)Subsection 9-22-104(2)(c)Provision

employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board;

employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board;
Section 9-22-104(2)(c)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)(d)Subsection 9-22-104(2)(d)Provision

The provision refers to prescribing the duties and powers of STEM Action Center providers.

prescribe the duties and powers of the STEM Action Center providers; and
Section 9-22-104(2)(d)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(2)(e)Subsection 9-22-104(2)(e)Provision

A rulemaking authority may make rules to administer this part under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , make rules to administer this part.
Section 9-22-104(2)(e)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(3)Subsection 9-22-104(3)Provision

The STEM board may establish a foundation to help carry out STEM education programs and other STEM education objectives in this part.

The STEM board may establish a foundation to assist in: the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part.
Section 9-22-104(3)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(3)(a)Subsection 9-22-104(3)(a)Provision

the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and

the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and
Section 9-22-104(3)(a)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(3)(b)Subsection 9-22-104(3)(b)Provision

implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part.

implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part.
Section 9-22-104(3)(b)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)Subsection 9-22-104(4)Amendment

A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3) : may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part; shall comply with the requirements described in

A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3) : may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part; shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-22-105 ; does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that constitute a claim against public funds; may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities described in this part, except to the extent specifically authorized by the STEM board; shall provide the STEM board with information detailing transactions and balances associated with the foundation; and may not: engage in lobbying activities; attempt to influence legislation; or participate in any campaign activity for or against: a political candidate; or an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
Section 9-22-104(4)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(a)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(a)Provision

An unspecified actor may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives in this part.

may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part;
Section 9-22-104(4)(a)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(b)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(b)Provision

A subject must comply with the requirements in Section 9-22-105.

shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-22-105 ;
Section 9-22-104(4)(b)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(c)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(c)Provision

A person does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that would become a claim against public funds.

does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that constitute a claim against public funds;
Section 9-22-104(4)(c)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(d)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(d)Provision

A person may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities in this part unless the STEM board specifically authorizes it.

may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities described in this part, except to the extent specifically authorized by the STEM board;
Section 9-22-104(4)(d)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(e)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(e)Provision

Someone must provide the STEM board with information about transactions and balances associated with the foundation.

shall provide the STEM board with information detailing transactions and balances associated with the foundation; and
Section 9-22-104(4)(e)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(f)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)Amendment

An unspecified actor may not engage in lobbying, try to influence legislation, or take part in campaign activity for or against listed political matters.

may not: engage in lobbying activities; attempt to influence legislation; or participate in any campaign activity for or against: a political candidate; or an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
Section 9-22-104(4)(f)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(f)(i)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(i)Provision

engage in lobbying activities;

engage in lobbying activities;
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§ 9-22-104(4)(f)(ii)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(ii)Provision

attempt to influence legislation; or

attempt to influence legislation; or
Section 9-22-104(4)(f)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)Amendment

participate in any campaign activity for or against: a political candidate; or an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.

participate in any campaign activity for or against: a political candidate; or an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
Section 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)Verify source
§ 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(A)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(A)Provision

Mentions a political candidate.

a political candidate; or
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§ 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(B)Subsection 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(B)Amendment

an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.

an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.
Section 9-22-104(4)(f)(iii)(B)Verify source

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    Sections 9-22-104, 9-22-104(1), 9-22-104(1)(b), 9-22-104(2), 9-22-104(2)(d)

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