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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 42
          Author:   Quirk (D), et al.
          Amended:  3/18/15 in Senate
          Vote:     21  

          ASSEMBLY FLOOR:  Read and adopted, 3/16/15

           SUBJECT:   Science Fair Month


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:  This resolution declares the month of March 2015 as  
          Science Fair Month.


          ANALYSIS:   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  








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            beneficial to their growth and futures.




          This resolution declares the month of March 2015 as Science Fair  
          Month.




          Related Legislation




          ACR 35 (Gonzalez) declares May 13, 2015, as the 27th Annual  
          State Scientist Day, as a tribute to the dedication and  
          professionalism of the state scientists who work on behalf of  
          all the residents of California.


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified3/23/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified3/23/15)


          None received



          
          Prepared by:Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          3/25/15 17:37:53








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