§ 9-22-111. STEM education middle school applied science initiative.

(1) The STEM Action Center shall develop an applied science initiative for students in grades 7 and 8 that includes: (a) a STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials; (b) STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and (c) hands-on tools for STEM applied science learning. (2) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select a consultant to assist in developing the initiative described in Subsection (1).