South Carolina General Assembly

122nd Session, 2017-2018

H. 4436

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell, HendersonMyers and Govan

Document Path: l:\council\bills\agm\19232wab18.docx

Introduced in the House on January 9, 2018

Introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2018

Adopted by the General Assembly on February 8, 2018

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

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

12/13/2017HousePrefiled

12/13/2017HouseReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

1/9/2018HouseIntroduced (House Journalpage80)

1/9/2018HouseReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journalpage80)

2/7/2018HouseCommittee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journalpage51)

2/8/2018HouseMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan

2/8/2018HouseAdopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage23)

2/8/2018SenateIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Senate Journalpage11)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/13/2017

2/7/2018

COMMITTEE REPORT

February 7, 2018

H.4436

Introduced by Reps. Davis, Jefferson, Elliott, Cogswell and HendersonMyers

S. Printed 2/7/18--H.

Read the first time January 9, 2018.

THE COMMITTEE ON

INVITATIONS 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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ACONCURRENT 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 worldclass 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 wellprepared teachers, mentors, and volunteers; and

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

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

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 twentyfifth 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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