HB 1398-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Directs the higher education coordinating board to conduct a study analyzing the benefits and disadvantages of achieving or not achieving broad social literacy in mathematics, science, and technology.

     Requires an assessment of the desirability of establishing a state institute for science and society.

     Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act.