SB 6598 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that the purpose of the natural science and wildlife education partnership trust fund is to further the development of natural science and wildlife education in the state by:  (1) Providing state funds to match moneys provided by private sources to fund proven natural science and wildlife education programs that are fully integrated with the state's essential academic learning requirements; and

     (2) Disbursing money through a competitive grant-making process.