1. The department of higher education and workforce development shall conduct a study to identify the information technology industry certifications most frequently requested by employers in Missouri. The department of higher education and workforce development may conduct the study with the assistance of other state departments and agencies, the Missouri mathematics and science coalition, and the governor’s advisory council on science, technology, engineering, and mathematical issues.

2. The department of higher education and workforce development shall complete the study no later than January 31, 2015. The department shall prepare the findings in a report and provide it to:

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 173.680

  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(1) The president pro tempore of the senate;

(2) The speaker of the house of representatives;

(3) The joint committee on education;

(4) The governor;

(5) The coordinating board for higher education; and

(6) The state board of education.

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