BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
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As Amended March 18, 2015
Majority vote
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(adopted by unanimous consent)
Original Committee Reference: RLS.
SUMMARY: Declares the month of March 2015 as Science Fair Month.
The Senate amendments add co-authors and make other technical
changes.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY, the resolution made 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
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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.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by:
Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000086