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UT Code § 9-21-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Commission" means the Utah Multicultural Commission created in Section 9-21-301.     (2) "Director" means the director of the Division of Multicultural Affairs.     (3) "Division" means the Division of Multicultural Affairs created in Section 9-21-201.     (4) "Human rights commission" means the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission created in Section 9-21-401.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs|Section 201 - Creation.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-201. Creation.    (1) There is created within the department the Division of Multicultural Affairs under the administration and general supervision of the executive director.     (2) The division shall be under the policy direction of the executive director in consultation with the director and the commission.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs|Section 202 - Responsibilities of the division.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-202. Responsibilities of the division.  The responsibilities of the division include:  (1) identifying the needs of the state's multicultural communities;     (2) promoting inclusiveness and cultivating trust and cooperation between the state, nonprofit entities receiving state funds, and the state's multicultural communities; and     (3) working with state agencies to ensure the state provides equitable resources, services, and programs to address the needs of the state's multicultural communities.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs|Section 203 - Reporting requirements.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-203. Reporting requirements.  The division shall submit an annual written report to the department for inclusion in the department's annual report described in Section 9-1-208, which shall describe the activities and recommendations of:  (1) the division in meeting the division's responsibilities as described in this chapter;     (2) the commission in meeting the commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter, including the strategic plan described in Section 9-21-302; and     (3) the human rights commission in meeting the human rights commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 3 - Utah Multicultural Commission|Section 301 - Creation of commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-301. Creation of commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.    (1) There is created within the division the Utah Multicultural Commission.     (2) The commission shall consist of:   (a) the lieutenant governor, who shall serve as chair of the commission; and     (b) at least 14 additional members appointed by the governor to two-year terms.       (3) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(b), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.     (4) The commission shall meet at least six times per year.     (5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum of the commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the commission.     (6) A member appointed by the governor may be reappointed for one or more additional terms.     (7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.     (8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and     (b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (9) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the commission in accordance with the requirements of:   (a) this chapter; and     (b)Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.       (10) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 3 - Utah Multicultural Commission|Section 302 - Commission duties.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-302. Commission duties.  The commission shall:  (1) cooperate with the division and state agencies to ensure access to culturally competent programs and services that meet the needs of the state's multicultural communities;     (2) make recommendations to the director regarding policies, practices, and procedures to ensure the proper delivery of state resources, services, and programs to the state's multicultural communities;     (3) cooperate with the division and state agencies to ensure proper outreach to the state's multicultural communities regarding state resources, services, and programs; and     (4) develop a strategic plan to identify needs, goals, and deliverables that will directly impact the most significant and urgent needs of the state's multicultural communities.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 4 - Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission|Section 401 - Creation of human rights commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-401. Creation of human rights commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.    (1) There is created within the division the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission.     (2)   (a) The human rights commission shall consist of 13 members appointed by the governor to two-year terms.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of human rights commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the human rights commission is appointed every two years.       (3) The governor shall appoint one of the members as chair of the human rights commission.     (4) The human rights commission shall meet at least quarterly.     (5) A majority of the members of the human rights commission constitutes a quorum of the human rights commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the human rights commission.     (6) A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms.     (7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.     (8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and     (b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (9) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the human rights commission in accordance with the requirements of:   (a) this chapter; and     (b)Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.       (10) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-21-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act|Part 4 - Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission|Section 402 - Human rights commission duties.

 Effective 5/14/2019  9-21-402. Human rights commission duties.  The human rights commission shall:  (1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by:   (a) encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year;     (b) seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights;     (c) providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday;     (d) coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and     (e) partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and       (2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.    Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 9-22-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "STEM Action Center." Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 7/1/2021  9-22-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Computing partnerships" means a set of skills, knowledge, and aptitudes used in computer science, information technology, or computer engineering courses and career options.     (2) "Director" means the director appointed by the STEM board to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center.     (3) "Educator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-6-102.     (4) "Foundation" means a foundation established as described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4).     (5) "Fund" means the STEM Action Center Foundation Fund created in Section 9-22-105.     (6) "Grant program" means the Computing Partnerships Grants program created in this part.     (7) "High quality professional development" means professional development that meets high quality standards developed by the State Board of Education.     (8) "Institution of higher education" means an institution listed in Section 53B-1-102.     (9) "K-16" means kindergarten through grade 12 and post-secondary education programs.     (10) "Provider" means a provider selected on behalf of the STEM board by the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education:   (a) through a request for proposals process; or     (b) through a direct award or sole source procurement process for a pilot described in Section 9-22-107.       (11) "Review committee" means the committee established under Section 9-22-114.     (12) "Stacked credentials" means credentials that:   (a) an individual can build upon to access an advanced job or higher wage;     (b) are part of a career pathway system;     (c) provide a pathway culminating in the equivalent of an associate's or bachelor's degree;     (d) facilitate multiple exit and entry points; and     (e) recognize sub-goals or momentum points.       (13) "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.     (14) "STEM Action Center" means the center described in Section 9-22-106.     (15) "STEM board" means the STEM Action Center Board created in Section 9-22-103.     (16) "Talent Ready Program" means the Talent Ready Utah Program created in Section 63N-1b-302.    Amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 9-22-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 103 - STEM Action Center Board creation -- Membership.

 Effective 7/1/2020  9-22-103. STEM Action Center Board creation -- Membership.    (1) There is created the STEM Action Center Board, composed of the following members:   (a) six private sector members who represent business, appointed by the governor;     (b) the state superintendent of public instruction or the state superintendent's designee;     (c) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;     (d) one member appointed by the governor;     (e) a member of the State Board of Education, chosen by the chair of the State Board of Education;     (f) the executive director of the department or the executive director's designee;     (g) the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the executive director's designee; and      (h) one member who has a degree in engineering and experience working in a government military installation, appointed by the governor.       (2)   (a) The private sector members appointed by the governor in Subsection (1)(a) shall represent a business or trade association whose primary focus is science, technology, or engineering.     (b) Except as required by Subsection (2)(c), members appointed by the governor shall be appointed to four-year terms.     (c) The length of terms of the members shall be staggered so that approximately half of the committee is appointed every two years.     (d) The members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms except where the governor determines that an additional term is in the best interest of the state.     (e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.       (3) Attendance of a simple majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of official committee business.     (4) Formal action by the STEM board requires a majority vote of a quorum.     (5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (6) The governor shall select the chair of the STEM board to serve a two-year term.     (7) The executive director of the department or the executive director's designee shall serve as the vice chair of the STEM board.    Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 9-22-105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 105 - STEM Action Center Foundation Fund.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-105. STEM Action Center Foundation Fund.    (1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "STEM Action Center Foundation Fund."     (2) The director shall administer the fund under the direction of the STEM board.     (3) Money may be deposited into the fund from a variety of sources, including transfers, grants, private foundations, individual donors, gifts, bequests, legislative appropriations, and money made available from any other source.     (4) Money collected by a foundation described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4) shall be deposited into the fund.     (5) Any portion of the fund may be treated as an endowment fund such that the principal of that portion of the fund is held in perpetuity on behalf of the STEM Action Center.     (6) The state treasurer shall invest the money in the fund according to the procedures and requirements of Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act, except that all interest or other earnings derived from those investments shall be deposited into the fund.     (7) The director, under the direction of the STEM board, may expend money from the fund for the purposes described in this part.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-108 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 108 - Distribution of STEM education instructional technology to schools.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-108. Distribution of STEM education instructional technology to schools.    (1) Subject to legislative appropriations, on behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall collaborate and shall:   (a) distribute STEM education related instructional technology described in Section 9-22-107 to school districts and charter schools; and     (b) provide related professional development to the school districts and charter schools that receive STEM education related instructional technology.       (2) A school district or charter school may apply to the STEM board, through a competitive process, to receive STEM education related instructional technology from the STEM board.     (3) A school district or charter school that receives STEM education related instructional technology as described in this section shall provide the school district's or charter school's own computer hardware.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 109 - Report to Legislature and the State Board of Education.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-109. Report to Legislature and the State Board of Education.    (1) The STEM board shall report the progress of the STEM Action Center, including the information described in Subsection (2), to the following groups once each year:   (a) the Education Interim Committee;     (b) the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee;     (c) the State Board of Education; and     (d) the department for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 9-1-208.       (2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall include information that demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, including:   (a) the number of educators receiving high quality professional development;     (b) the number of students receiving services from the STEM Action Center;     (c) a list of the providers selected pursuant to this part;     (d) a report on the STEM Action Center's fulfillment of its duties described in Section 9-22-106; and     (e) student performance of students participating in a STEM Action Center program as collected in Subsection 9-22-106(4).      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-110 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 110 - Acquisition of STEM education high quality professional development.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-110. Acquisition of STEM education high quality professional development.    (1) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select technology providers for the purpose of providing a STEM education high quality professional development application.     (2) The high quality professional development application described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) allow the State Board of Education, a school district, or a school to define the application's input and track results of the high quality professional development;     (b) allow educators to access automatic tools, resources, and strategies , including instructional materials with integrated STEM content;     (c) allow educators to work in online learning communities, including giving and receiving feedback via uploaded video;     (d) track and report data on the usage of the components of the application's system and the relationship to improvement in classroom instruction;     (e) include video examples of highly effective STEM education teaching that:   (i) cover a cross section of grade levels and subjects;     (ii) under the direction of the State Board of Education, include videos of highly effective Utah STEM educators; and     (iii) contain tools to help educators implement what they have learned; and       (f) allow for additional STEM education video content to be added.       (3) In addition to the high quality professional development application described in Subsections (1) and (2), the STEM Action Center may create STEM education hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-111 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 111 - STEM education middle school applied science initiative.

 Effective 7/1/2019  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 and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 9-22-112 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement|Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center|Part 1 - Stem Action Center|Section 112 - High school STEM education initiative.

 Effective 7/1/2019  9-22-112. High school STEM education initiative.    (1) Subject to legislative appropriations, after consulting with State Board of Education staff, the STEM Action Center shall award grants to school districts and charter schools to fund STEM related certification for high school students.     (2)   (a) A school district or charter school may apply for a grant from the STEM Action Center, through a competitive process, to fund the school district's or charter school's STEM related certification training program.     (b) A school district's or charter school's STEM related certification training program shall:   (i) prepare high school students to be job ready for available STEM related positions of employment; and     (ii) when a student completes the program, result in the student gaining an industry-recognized employer STEM related certification.         (3) A school district or charter school may partner with one or more of the following to provide a STEM related certification program:   (a) a technical college described in Section 53B-2a-105;     (b) Salt Lake Community College;     (c) Snow College;     (d) Utah State University Eastern;     (e) Utah State University Blanding; or      (f) a private sector employer.      Amended by Chapter 357, 2019 General SessionRenumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.