Rep. HENDERSON-MYERS proposes the following amendment (LC-3927.WAB0013H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 1-1-1910(A), by adding an item to read:

  (3) "STEM programs" means academic programs focused on the education of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, including programs with K-12 schools that promote educational opportunities in these fields.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, Section 1-1-1910, by adding a subsection to read:

 (N) All K-12 public school districts statewide shall develop and implement a comprehensive merit-based plan to give all public school students equal access to STEM programs. These programs must be designed to foster interest and develop the talent of students in STEM areas to make South Carolina public school graduates more competitive and in-demand.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.