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          CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS


          ACR  
          42 (Quirk)


          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