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2010 SESSION
HJ 92 College graduates; joint subcommittee to study ways to increase certain baccalaureate degrees.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103353D
- 01/12/10 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/18/10 House: Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies
- 01/28/10 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/10 House: Left in Rules