(a) The Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program shall: (1) Provide advanced placement content directors to work, mentor, and provide resources to advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers in the areas of: (A) Mathematics;(B) Science; and(C) English;(2) Provide nationally recognized professional development for advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers that will enhance the knowledge and pedagogical skills of the teachers; and(3) Develop and provide materials and resources for advanced placement and pre-advanced placement teachers.(b) The overall goal of the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program is to:(1) Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement mathematics, science, and English;(2) Increase the number of students who score three (3) or more on Advanced Placement exams;(3) Reduce the participation gaps and performance gaps in Advanced Placement classes between African-American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students;(4) Help public high schools develop strong and successful Advanced Placement programs;(5) Enhance and augment Advanced Placement policies and initiatives in Arkansas;(6) Provide the Advanced Placement

) Help public high schools develop strong and successful Advanced Placement programs;(5) Enhance and augment Advanced Placement policies and initiatives in Arkansas;(6) Provide the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program in every public high school that elects to participate and strengthen its Advanced Placement program; and(7) Increase the number of students prepared to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in higher education or related training and occupations.Added by Act 2013, No. 625,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.