South Carolina General Assembly122nd Session, 2017-2018

H. 4436

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent ResolutionSponsors: Reps. Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell, Henderson-Myers and GovanDocument Path: l:\council\bills\agm\19232wab18.docx

Introduced in the House on January 9, 2018Introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2018Adopted by the General Assembly on February 8, 2018

Summary: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number 12/13/2017 House Prefiled12/13/2017 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

1/9/2018 House Introduced (House Journal - page 80 )1/9/2018 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House

Journal - page 80 )2/7/2018 House Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House

Journal - page 51 )2/8/2018 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan2/8/2018 House Adopted, sent to Senate (House Journal - page 23 )2/8/2018 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Senate Journal - page 11 )

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/13/20172/7/2018

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COMMITTEE REPORTFebruary 7, 2018

H. 4436Introduced by Reps. Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell and Henderson-Myers

S. Printed 2/7/18--H.Read the first time January 9, 2018.

THE COMMITTEE ONINVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4436) to recognize the positive impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education on the quality of life in South Carolina, and to declare March 7, 2018, etc., respectfully

REPORT:That they have duly and carefully considered the same and

recommend that the same do pass:

JIMMY C. BALES for Committee.

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO DECLARE MARCH 7, 2018, AS “STEM EDUCATION DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are recognized as world-class knowledge to be mastered by all graduates of South Carolina schools; and

Whereas, opportunities in STEM career fields such as advanced manufacturing, computing, and engineering continue to grow in South Carolina; and

Whereas, STEM learning in schools and afterschool, and in a wide variety of formal and informal learning settings, all contribute to increased STEM knowledge and skills; and

Whereas, partnerships between education and industry are key to promoting, supporting, and improving STEM education in South Carolina; and

Whereas, STEM learning is enhanced by dedicated and well-prepared teachers, mentors, and volunteers; and

Whereas, the Palmetto State is committed to providing its next generation of leaders with a rigorous, well-rounded education; and

Whereas, it is important to recognize and promote success in both student and teacher accomplishments in the STEM area; and

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Whereas, all South Carolinians should pause to celebrate mathematics on March fourteenth, commonly known as “Pi Day”; and

Whereas, this year, South Carolina’s statewide network for STEM Education, now known as S2TEM Centers SC, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the positive impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education on the quality of life of the residents of South Carolina, and declare March 7, 2018, as “STEM Education Day” in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to S2TEM Centers SC.

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