Pupil instruction: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, and for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to offer courses in specified areas of study, including mathematics and science. This bill would set forth various findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The bill would define STEM education as courses or a sequence of courses that prepare pupils for occupations and careers that require technically sophisticated skills, including the application of mathematical and scientific skills and concepts, as specified, and would express the Legislature's intent that the Superintendent of Public Instruction allocate funds designated for STEM education consistent with the definitions set forth in the bill.