KRS 158.847: Science and mathematics advancement fund -- Purposes -- Administrative

regulations.

(1) (a) The science and mathematics advancement fund is hereby created to provide

incentives for public schools to provide or expand student access to rigorous

science and mathematics curricula, to make available advanced science and

mathematics courses and college credit in these disciplines for high school

students, and to increase the quantity and quality of science and mathematics

teachers in Kentucky.

(b) Funds may be used in support of public schools to provide:

1. Payment of student fees for AP and IB examinations;

2. Scholarships for high school students to take advanced science and

mathematics courses through the Kentucky Virtual High School when

those courses are not offered at the school in which they are enrolled;

3. Two (2) year grants to high schools to support the start -up of advanced

science and mathematics courses;

4. Two (2) year renewable grants to middle schools to support accelerated

student learning in science and mathematics;

5. Grants to school districts for programs to develop and implement an

energy technology engineering career track; and

6. Professional development opportunities, and payment of expenses and

stipends for participation, for elemen tary school teachers to deepen their

content knowledge and improve instructional practice in science and

mathematics.

(c) The fund may receive state appropriations, grants, gifts, federal funds, or any

other funds, public or private.

(d) Funds from the sci ence and mathematics advancement fund shall be

distributed after all other funds available for these purposes have been

obligated, including state funds, federal funds, or any funds available through

a scholarship program administered by the Kentucky Highe r Education

Assistance Authority.

(2) The Kentucky Board of Education shall promulgate administrative regulations for

the administration of the science and mathematics advancement fund. The Kentucky

Department of Education shall administer the fund, approv e grant recipients, and

distribute the funds to local school districts and other appropriate educational

agencies.