This legislation reorganizes specific programs within GOED. It transfers the STEM Action Center from GOED to the Department of Heritage and Arts and moves STEM education endorsements from GOED to eh State Board of Education.  It also requires GOED to develop a written strategic plan that contains a coordinated economic development strategy for the State.  

Municipal Impact: SB 172 requires GOED to create a strategic plan for economic development across the State and requires GOED to make specific recommendations to decrease competition and increase communication and cooperation among economic development entities, including local governments.  Local municipalities will want to engage with GOED on this plan.