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History
- Substituted by A968
- Ordered to third reading cal.1441
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology
Vetoed · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1960
Title of bill
An act to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to providing science, technology, engineering and mathematics grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology
Purpose
To provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants to local education agencies to encourage women and minorities to pursue technology careers.
Summary of provisions
Section one adds new paragraph (o) to § 16-m of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
In today's high-tech, global economy, most well-paying jobs require a basic understanding of math and science. The most recent 10-year employment projections by the U.S. Labor Department show that of the 20 fastest-growing occupations projected for 2014, 15 of them require significant mathematics or science preparation to successfully compete for a job. Today, large numbers of jobs are going unfilled, and many of them require a background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. While some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs involve STEM skills, the number of women and minorities in these fields lags significantly behind white males. For example, in a 2010 survey by the Bayer Corporation of female and minority chemists and chemical engineers, 77 percent said significant numbers of women and minorities are missing from the U.S. STEM work force because "they were not identified, encouraged or nurtured to pursue STEM studies early on
Increasing the participation of under-represented groups in STEM education is not only educationally sound, it also will fill a critical need for workers skilled in the areas of demand in today's economy.
Prior legislative history
2013-2014 Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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