Or. Admin. R. 581-017-0327

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 581-017-0327 - Criteria of STEM Innovation Grant

(1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a request for proposal, application, or direct grant solicitation and approval process to be conducted each biennium for which the STEM Innovation Grant funds are available.

(2) Eligible recipients will focus on STEM related education with a specific agenda that demonstrates a record of success or clearly established plans for addressing the following through innovative approaches:

(a) Closing the achievement gap for students who are historically underserved students or underrepresented in STEM or both with innovative approaches;

(b) Supporting effective implementation of Oregon's academic standards and relevant technical skills;

(c) Successfully moving students along a P-20 STEM workforce pathway; and

(d) Engaging all students in meaningful, authentic problem-based learning.

(b) The Department shall give priority to proposals that meet the minimum criteria and clearly demonstrates how the grant funds will be used to address the following:

(A) Establish how underserved and underrepresented students will be engaged and have increased learning opportunities;

(B) Support new or expand STEM programs and activities;

(C) Demonstrate a long-term sustainability plan; and

(D) Collaborate with local business and industry partners or Regional STEM Hubs or both.

(3) The Department of Education may consider the geographic location of grant applicants to ensure geographic diversity within the recipients of grant program funds throughout the state.

(4) Eligible recipients must have a comprehensive system for measuring students' quantitative and qualitative outcomes.

Or. Admin. R. 581-017-0327

ODE 34-2015(Temp) f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16: ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3/22/2016

Stat. Auth.: 2013 OL Ch. 661, Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232)

Stat. Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661, Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232)