UT Code § 9-22-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 104 - STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.

 Effective 7/1/2020  9-22-104. STEM Action Center Board -- Duties.    (1) The STEM board shall:   (a) establish a 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) parents of home-schooled students;     (F) other state agencies; and     (G) 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 352, 2020 General SessionAmended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session