Establishes National STEM Week

Official: National STEM Week Act

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EducationCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingCommunity life and organizationScience and engineering educationEducational guidance

Why This Matters

This bill creates a National STEM Week to promote STEM education and encourage student participation in these fields.

If you are a student or parent, National STEM Week will provide new opportunities for learning and engagement in STEM subjects each year.

Affects: This bill affects students, teachers, and families across the United States, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Summary

National STEM Week Act This bill requires the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on STEM to designate a week each calendar year as National STEM Week. (STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.) During this established week, the committee must encourage educational institutions (i. e., elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education) to participate in the week and also encourage families of students attending these educational institutions to participate in STEM activities. Additionally, the committee must encourage STEM industries to (1) engage with students enrolled in educational institutions by providing mentorship programs, site visits, and guest lectures; and (2) support STEM education initiatives at these educational institutions through funding, resources, and expertise. The committee must annually report to Congress on the activities conducted during the established week.

What changes is this bill making?

1. National STEM Week will occur each year to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. 2. The week will encourage partnerships between schools and industry leaders to provide students with real-world experiences. 3. Activities during this week will include family engagement in STEM learning at home. 4. The initiative aims to improve access to quality STEM education for students in all communities.