OAR 581-017-0315: Implementation of Grant Funding of Regional STEM Hubs

(1) The Oregon Department of Education shall allocate funds to support the operations and programs of expanding and newly established Regional STEM Hubs. (2) The Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Council, shall determine for each biennium the portion of the funds available for operations support and program support grants. (3) Grantees and the associated Regional STEM Hub will be expected to: (a) Participate in data collection and reporting progress against agreed upon outcomes determined by the STEM Investment Council, and the Oregon Department of Education; (b) Engage in mutually reinforcing activities for improving STEM/CTE education with partners within and outside the formal education system; (c) Engage in collaboration and communication, within and between Regional STEM Hubs, including regular coordination calls, site visits, and convenings; and (d) Identify and select a backbone organization to coordinate and support the various partners of the Regional STEM Hub and ensuring effective communication, a focus on data & outcomes, and aligning programming to address the STEM-related needs of the community.