Report Title:

DOE; Science and Technology; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds to support science and technology resource needs within the department of education.

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2689
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

making an appropriation for science and technology in public education.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that subject-matter knowledge and competency in the areas of science and mathematics in our public schools are critical to student achievement; the viability of pursuing and obtaining employment in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and our nation's competitiveness as a global leader in scientific and technological innovation.

     The legislature further finds that greater training and resources provided through the districts for science and technology programs in schools will support student learning in these areas.  Furthermore, district support for science and technology programs will foster greater student participation and achievement in statewide and national science and technology competitions and events, such as the science fair.

     The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to support science and technology resource needs within the department of education.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008-2009 to support science and technology resource needs within the department of education; provided that:

     (1)  $350,000 shall be for a permanent, part-time science and technology coordinator in each of the seven school districts to provide support for schools in these areas;

     (2)  $10,000 for state administrative costs to support science and technology in the department of education; and

     (3)  $140,000 shall be to support science and technology resource needs in each of the seven school districts to provide support for schools in these areas.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2008.

INTRODUCED BY:

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