Requiring the commissioner of education to award scholars of +distinction program grants to schools and school districts to nurture and +recognize distinguished achievement by highly motivated students; requiring use+ of the grants to develop scholars of distinction programs in particular +subjects through partnerships with other schools, districts, educators, +businesses or certain others; requiring the programs to be open to students willing+ to commit time, rigorous study and dedication to learning the subject area, +specifying certain participant requirements and requiring notation of +participation on transcripts; appropriating money to the commissioner for the grants (mk)