A primary function of the STEM program is to support mathematics instruction for secondary students allowing them to prepare for college mathematics courses. College readiness in mathematics has been identified as a gap needing to be filled going forward.
The Center is required by statute to have an online college readiness assessment tool which can be accessed by public education and higher education students. Additionally, the director of the Center is required to track and compare student performance related to college readiness.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $5,000,000 from all sources for STEM College Ready Math. This is a 23.1 percent reduction from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $5,000,000 from the General/Education Funds, a reduction of 23.1 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.