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 STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials; STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and 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)