NASHVILLE, Tenn.- State lawmakers are getting serious about their commitment to education, specifically science and math.
A new legislative caucus met Monday for the first time to discuss the importance of education of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, also known as STEM.
The STEM legislative committee formed just last month after years of discussion and finally met for the first time Monday. Their goal was to provide information to lawmakers about how to improve the education system in Tennessee in regards to STEM classes.
It's estimated that in 6 years the state will need to fill more than 100,000 STEM related jobs. It's up to educators to give kids a chance to be qualified.
"It is absolutely critical that we stand here today and do everything we can to make sure that the work force of the future is capable to address the technological challenges that industry faces and our nation faces," said one member.
And students will want to pay attention to those lessons and initiatives involving STEM courses, the average job right now in Science and Engineering pays about $75,000 a year.
