Texas Education Code

§ 61.089 — STATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIRS

ED § 61.089Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part B. STATE COORDINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION · Ch. 61. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD · Art. C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD

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(a)The board shall conduct an annual state science and engineering fair as part of an outreach program for middle school, junior high school, and high school students to:

(1)promote an appreciation for and interest in science, mathematics, and engineering among middle school, junior high school, and high school students;

(2)assist schools and school districts in fulfilling their missions of science, mathematics, and engineering education; and

(3)promote workforce development in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering by providing students with an opportunity to interact with higher education and corporate institutions.

(b)The board may contract with public or private entities to conduct the state fair.

(c)The board shall coordinate the state fair with local and regional science and engineering fairs held in this state.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001. Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 61.088 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(36), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.