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2011
July 2011: Framework for K-12 Science Education
released by National Research Council.
September 2011: California chosen as lead state in development of new science standards, based on Framework for K-12 Science Education.
2011: Promotion of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Conceptual Framework at conferences and workshops.
November 2011: First meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts.
2012
February 2012: Second meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts.
May 2012: First public draft of NGSS released.
October 2012: Third meeting of State Review Team of Science Experts.
November 2012: Second public draft of NGSS released.
2013
January 2013: Final draft of NGSS released.
Spring 2012: Two public meetings of final NGSS.
July 31, 2013: State Superintendent of Public Instruction presents to California State Board of Education (SBE) Recommended Science Standards based on the NGSS.
November 30, 2013: California SBE adopts, rejects, or modifies recommended science Standards.
2014
2014*: Implementation of new science standards.
*Pending SBE action.
