College graduates; joint subcommittee to study ways to increase certain baccalaureate degrees. (HJ92)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
Study; establishes a joint subcommittee to study ways to increase college graduates with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related baccalaureate degrees; report. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall: (i) review current statistics on the number of STEM-related degrees awarded annually at higher education institutions in Virginia; (ii) explore the creation of individual income tax incentives; (iii) identify impediments to STEM education; (iv) review existing and successful Virginia Community College programs; (v) consider future industry needs in STEM fields; and (vi) examine ways to encourage partnerships between STEM-related departments at institutions of higher education and science and technology based businesses in the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2010 | Committee |
01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103353D |
01/12/2010 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/18/2010 | Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies |
01/28/2010 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2010 | Left in Rules |
Comments
Administration - Education, STEM