Report Title:
DOE; Science and Technology; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to support science and technology resource needs within the department of education and the charter schools. (SD1)
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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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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 and the charter schools.
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 in the public schools; provided that:
(1) Within the department of education, the funds shall be allocated for the following positions and purposes, which shall be administered under the direction of the state specialist for science education to assure that all training and materials used shall be cohesive and aligned to statewide initiatives:
(A) $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;
(B) $10,000 shall be for state administrative costs to support science and technology in the department of education; and
(C) $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; and
(2) $ shall be allocated to the charter school administrative office for science and technology programs in the charter schools.
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.