Establishes "STEM Curriculum Grant Program" to fund STEM education for at-risk students in grades six through eight.
The bill establishes the "STEM Curriculum Grant Program" in the Department of Education to promote project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for at-risk students in grades six through eight. The Commissioner of Education must select at least two school districts with existing STEM curricular programs that meet certain requirements, including hands-on courses, an accelerated option for students at least a year behind grade level, and professional development training for staff.
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