Section 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) a STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials;(b) STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and(c) 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).Renumbered from § 63N-12-211 and amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2019.Renumbered from § 63M-1-3210 by Chapter 283, 2015 General Session ,§ 285, eff. 5/12/2015.Added by Chapter 318, 2014 General Session ,§ 9, eff. 4/1/2014.Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.