Section 8630 Of Chapter 3.6. California Summer Science And Technology Academy From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 3.6.
8630
. It is the intent of the Legislature, pursuant to this
chapter, to do all of the following:
(a) Support the educational experiences of all pupils, and to
assist them to excel, in the fields of mathematics, science, and
technology, especially with regard to females and minority members,
who have traditionally been underrepresented in those fields.
(b) Encourage and improve upon the performance of California
pupils in national competitions in mathematics, science, and
technology.
(c) Provide opportunities for capable pupils to participate in
summer honors research programs with research faculty at the
University of California and other institutions of higher education.