1. (1) The Department of Education shall annually conduct the Florida Youth Art Symposium for the purpose of:

   1. (a) Recognizing and rewarding those students whose works of visual or creative art are showcased in the Youth Art Exhibition of the Florida State Fair each year.
   2. (b) Recognizing and rewarding those outstanding teachers under whose tutorage these students receive this recognition.

2. (2) From the funds appropriated for this purpose, the department shall:

   1. (a) Pay travel and per diem expenses to and from the symposium for each student and each teacher selected.
   2. (b) Pay travel and per diem for speakers and other participants selected to participate in the symposium.
   3. (c) Pay for the cost of art workshop materials, certificates, medallions, and plaques to be awarded to the students and teachers.

History.--s. 1, ch. 82-218.