(1) The STEM Action Center shall develop an applied science initiative for students in grades 7 and 8 that includes:
(a) a STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials;
(b) STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and
(c) hands-on tools for STEM applied science learning.
(2) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select a consultant to assist in developing the initiative described in Subsection (1).