BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1453: Agriculture science ed.

Promoting agriculture science education in schools.

Summary

Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to designate one or more high schools to serve as resources and examples of how to combine: (1) an interdisciplinary curriculum for agriculture science education; and (2) active partnerships with businesses and the local community to connect learning beyond the classroom.
Creates the Agriculture Science Education Grant Program and specifies that grant funds may be used for professional development for certificated instructors, consumable laboratory equipment, laboratory equipment, and administrative costs.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1453), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to agriculture science education in public schools;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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