BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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42 (Quirk)
As Introduced March 5, 2015
Majority vote
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|Committee |Votes |Ayes |Noes |
|----------------+------+--------------------+--------------------|
|Rules |9-0 |Gordon, Chang, | |
| | |Campos, Cooley, | |
| | |Dodd, Jones, Mayes, | |
| | |Rodriguez, Wood | |
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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
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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.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by:
Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000048