STEM Support for Girls and Minorities
Official: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
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.
1. This bill provides grants to schools to support girls and underrepresented minorities in STEM education. 2. It encourages local educational agencies to create programs that promote STEM careers. 3. The bill prioritizes partnerships with organizations experienced in increasing diversity in STEM fields. 4. Programs funded by the grants can include tutoring, mentoring, and after-school activities. 5. Parents will be educated on the benefits of STEM careers for their children.
Girls and underrepresented minorities in elementary and secondary schools will benefit from this bill.