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158.798 Program to encourage studies in mathematics, science, and related technologies -- Role of Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc.

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158.798 Program to encourage studies in mathematics, science, and related technologies -- Role of Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc. (1) It is the intention of the General Assembly to generate a substantial increase in the number of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers in the Kentucky workforce in <br>order to foster economic growth in the business sector and to provide high quality <br>jobs for Kentuckians. A program shall be established to encourage studies in math, <br>science, and related technologies, beginning with middle school and continuing <br>through advanced college level work, leading to sustained job placements in <br>Kentucky's technological and innovative businesses and industries. Principal <br>activities for developing, coordinating, and implementing this program shall be <br>conducted by the Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc., a private, <br>nonprofit corporation comprised of leaders from education, government, and the <br>private sector. (2) The Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc., may solicit, accept, receive, invest, and expend funds from any public or private source for the purpose of <br>implementing the provisions in this section. (3) The Kentucky Science and Technology Council, Inc., shall coordinate, promote, and support activities designed to: <br>(a) Recognize Kentucky middle school students with a high interest, aptitude, or achievement in math, science, and technology related courses, events, and <br>activities; and (b) Develop additional learning experiences outside the traditional classroom courses, to enhance interest in math and science for middle and high school <br>students, including summer and weekend institutes, skills, application in real <br>world situations, business and industry internships and mentorships, and <br>career awareness exploration. (c) Solicit program support, cooperation, and funds from private businesses, industries, and government entities with an interest and need for technological <br>innovation; (d) Develop a college-level academic scholarship program for students in math, science, engineering, and other technology related disciplines, soliciting <br>contributions from private businesses and industries; (e) Develop internship and post-degree placement commitment plans for industries and those students participating in internships or receiving <br>scholarships; and (f) Submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission concerning: 1. Activities related to achieving the program's objectives for the preceding <br>year; 2. Factual information about Kentucky students' progress in math, science, <br>and related technologies and business and industries' changing <br>technological needs; and 3. Recommendations to improve the program in achieving its purposes. Effective: July 14, 1992 <br>History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 408, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992.