This bill aims to increase the participation of girls and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math fields by funding educational programs. It matters because it helps create more opportunities for these groups in high-demand careers.
21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to pay the costs of carrying out science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities.
