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AB-28 High school diplomas: State Seal of STEM.(2019-2020)

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AB-28

Lead Authors:

Obernolte (A)

Principal Coauthors:

Chang (S)

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Topic:

High school diplomas: State Seal of STEM.

31st Day in Print:

01/03/19

Title:

An act to add and repeal Article 8 (commencing with Section 51480) of Chapter 3 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to high school diplomas.

House Location:

Assembly

Enrolled Date:

09/13/19

Last Amended Date:

06/26/19

Type of Measure
Inactive Bill - Vetoed
Majority Vote Required
Non-Appropriation
Fiscal Committee
Non-State-Mandated Local Program
Non-Urgency
Non-Tax levy

Last 5 History Actions
Date	Action
01/21/20	Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
10/12/19	Vetoed by Governor.
09/18/19	Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
09/10/19	Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3290.).
09/10/19	Assembly Rule 77 suspended. (Page 3252.)

Governor's Message
To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 28 without my signature. This bill would establish the State Seal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to be voluntarily affixed to the diploma or transcript of a high school graduate who has attained proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I applaud the author's goals of this bill. We must encourage California students to become proficient in STEM fields and have the necessary skills to enter the workforce. That is why I supported funding the Golden State Teacher Grant Program with an $89 million appropriation in the 2019-20 Budget Act. Under this program, grants will be made available to students enrolled in a teacher credential program who agrees to teach in a high-need field, including STEM, at a priority school for four years. For now, schools can already offer students a seal of recognition based on their own standards, and the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma already recognizes high school graduates who have mastered a variety of subjects, including mathematics and science. Since many students lack access to high quality STEM coursework and there is a shortage of qualified instructors, I cannot support the creation of a state seal of STEM at this time. Sincerely, Gavin Newsom

Governor's Message

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 28 without my signature.

This bill would establish the State Seal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to be voluntarily affixed to the diploma or transcript of a high school graduate who has attained proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

I applaud the author's goals of this bill. We must encourage California students to become proficient in STEM fields and have the necessary skills to enter the workforce. That is why I supported funding the Golden State Teacher Grant Program with an $89 million appropriation in the 2019-20 Budget Act. Under this program, grants will be made available to students enrolled in a teacher credential program who agrees to teach in a high-need field, including STEM, at a priority school for four years.

For now, schools can already offer students a seal of recognition based on their own standards, and the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma already recognizes high school graduates who have mastered a variety of subjects, including mathematics and science.

Since many students lack access to high quality STEM coursework and there is a shortage of qualified instructors, I cannot support the creation of a state seal of STEM at this time.

Sincerely,

Gavin Newsom