33-129. MATCHING GRANTS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS — GRANT CRITERIA. The state department of education shall administer a program of matching grants to encourage the expansion or maintenance of science education programs in the state of Idaho. Matching grants shall only be made to nonprofit corporations incorporated or registered in the state of Idaho and which shall have conducted such a science education program for a minimum of one (1) year. Grants shall require the applicant to provide at least one-half (1/2) of the financial support for the science education program with money or in-kind contributions.
"Science education programs" include, but are not limited to, demonstration programs intended to encourage knowledge of and interest in the disciplines of science among Idaho’s elementary and secondary school students.
The state department of education shall administer this program with such funds as are appropriated to the science education program. Competing grant applications shall be evaluated and funding decisions shall be made based upon the department’s judgment as to the probable effectiveness of the various proposals in furthering the purposes of this act.
History:
[33-129, added 1991, ch. 139, sec. 3, p. 331.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 1 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Section 33-101 - CREATION OF BOARD.
Section 33-102 - MEMBERSHIP — APPOINTMENT — TERM OF OFFICE — QUALIFICATIONS — PLACE OF OFFICE.
Section 33-103 - REMOVAL OF MEMBERS — CAUSE.
Section 33-104 - MEETINGS OF THE BOARD — HONORARIUM — EXPENSES — ORGANIZATION.
Section 33-105 - RULES — EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Section 33-107 - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD.
Section 33-107A - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH AN OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
Section 33-107B - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH AN OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Section 33-107C - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT PLANS.
Section 33-107D - CAMPUS ACCESS FOR RELIGIOUS STUDENTS.
Section 33-108 - PREPARE AND PUBLISH REPORTS.
Section 33-109 - ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 33-110 - AGENCY TO NEGOTIATE, AND ACCEPT, FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 33-111 - BUDGET FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Section 33-112 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS — EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES.
Section 33-113 - LIMITS OF INSTRUCTION.
Section 33-114 - CERTIFICATION — COURSES OF STUDY — ACCREDITATION.
Section 33-115 - TEACHERS’ REGISTER.
Section 33-116 - SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER BOARD SUPERVISION.
Section 33-117 - PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Section 33-118 - COURSES OF STUDY — CURRICULAR MATERIALS.
Section 33-118A - CURRICULAR MATERIALS — ADOPTION PROCEDURES.
Section 33-118B - CURRICULAR MATERIALS — ADOPTION OF CONTENT STANDARDS.
Section 33-119 - ACCREDITATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS — STANDARDS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Section 33-120 - UNIFORM REPORTING.
Section 33-121 - EXAMINATION OF BOOKS AT INSTANCE OF THE STATE BOARD.
Section 33-122 - SANITATION — SAFETY — COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
Section 33-123 - EDUCATION FOR INMATES UNDER JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Section 33-124 - SPECIAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Section 33-125 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — CREATION — DUTIES.
Section 33-125B - PAY FOR SUCCESS CONTRACTING — DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Section 33-126 - ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT.
Section 33-128 - STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Section 33-129 - MATCHING GRANTS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS — GRANT CRITERIA.
Section 33-130A - CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR PRIVATE OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS.
Section 33-131 - DEFINITIONS — TRIBAL SCHOOL — TRIBAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY.
Section 33-132 - LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS — INTERNET USE POLICY REQUIRED.
Section 33-133 - DEFINITIONS — STUDENT DATA — USE AND LIMITATIONS — PENALTIES.
Section 33-134 - ASSESSMENT ITEM REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Section 33-135 - TEACHERS — CLASSROOM SIZE — REPORTING.
Section 33-136 - SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS.
Section 33-137 - DIGITAL AND ONLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR K-12 STUDENTS.
Section 33-138 - DIGNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Section 33-139 - PROHIBITION ON THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEYS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Section 33-140 - REPORT — HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.