BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 42 Page 1 Date of Hearing: March 12, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair ACR 42 (Quirk) - As Introduced March 5, 2015 SUBJECT: Science Fair Month. SUMMARY: Declares the month of March 2015 as Science Fair Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)Science fairs emphasize the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and the value of exploration and research conducted by young pupils in areas that interest them. 2)Science fair opportunities stimulate interest in STEM, encourage pupils entry into STEM related careers, and provide pupils the opportunity to interact with professional scientists and engineers in an environment where excellence and pupil achievement are recognized and rewarded. 3)Furthering the knowledge of pupils in STEM fields is beneficial to their growth and futures and by inspiring and encouraging young minds to develop a growing interest in STEM education, science fairs expose pupils to opportunities in STEM fields. ACR 42 Page 2 FISCAL EFFECT: None REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 ACR 42 Page 3