Utah § 9-22-104 - STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.

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§ 9-22-104. STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.

Effective 5/6/2026
9-22-104.  STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.
(1)The STEM board shall:
(a)establish the STEM Action Center to:
(i)coordinate STEM activities in the state among the following stakeholders:
(A)the State Board of Education;
(B)school districts and charter schools;
(C)the Utah Board of Higher Education;
(D)institutions of higher education;
(E)private postsecondary educational institution;
(F)parents of home-schooled students;
(G)other state agencies; and
(H)business and industry representatives;
(ii)align public education STEM activities with higher education STEM activities; and
(iii)create and coordinate best practices among public education and higher education;
(b)with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center;
(c)select a physical location for the STEM Action Center;
(d)strategically engage industry and business entities to cooperate with the STEM board:
(i)to support high quality professional development and provide other assistance for educators and students; and
(ii)to provide private funding and support for the STEM Action Center;
(e)give direction to the STEM Action Center and the providers selected through a request for proposals process pursuant to this part; and
(f)work to meet the following expectations:
(i)that at least 50 educators are implementing best practice learning tools in classrooms;
(ii)performance change in student achievement in each classroom participating in a STEM Action Center project; and
(iii)that students from at least 50 schools in the state participate in the STEM competitions, fairs, and camps described in Subsection 9-22-106(2)(d).
(2)The STEM board may:
(a)enter into contracts for the purposes of this part;
(b)apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from any source for the purposes set forth in this part;
(c)employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of individuals necessary to execute the duties and powers of the STEM board;
(d)prescribe the duties and powers of the STEM Action Center providers; and
(e)in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to administer this part.
(3)The STEM board may establish a foundation to assist in:
(a)the development and implementation of the programs authorized under this part to promote STEM education; and
(b)implementation of other STEM education objectives described in this part.
(4)A foundation established by the STEM board under Subsection (3):
(a)may solicit and receive contributions from a private organization for STEM education objectives described in this part;
(b)shall comply with the requirements described in Section 9-22-105;
(c)does not have power or authority to incur contractual obligations or liabilities that constitute a claim against public funds;
(d)may not exercise executive or administrative authority over the programs or other activities described in this part, except to the extent specifically authorized by the STEM board;
(e)shall provide the STEM board with information detailing transactions and balances associated with the foundation; and
(f)may not:
(i)engage in lobbying activities;
(ii)attempt to influence legislation; or
(iii)participate in any campaign activity for or against:
(A)a political candidate; or
(B)an initiative, referendum, proposed constitutional amendment, bond, or any other ballot proposition submitted to the voters.


Amended by Chapter 183, 2026 General Session

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