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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Federal Grants for STEM Education for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities
Record date · December 19, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill creates a new federal grant program to help local school districts provide STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and career support for girls and underrepresented minority students. If passed, the program would provide $250,000 annually for four years to eligible school districts to fund activities like tutoring, summer programs, and teacher training.
The bill would authorize $10 million annually from 2025 through 2028 to support specialized STEM programming in school districts that serve high populations of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Local educational agencies
Eligible agencies may apply for competitive grants to fund STEM programs for specific student groups.
Students in STEM fields
Girls and underrepresented minority students in grades K-12 are the intended participants for the new STEM activities and support services.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which schools are eligible to apply for these grants?
What can the grant money be used for?
How long does the grant funding last?
What else do you want to know?
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Targeted STEM Intervention
The bill explicitly mandates teacher training on eliminating gender and racial bias as a condition of the grant, marking a specific pedagogical focus for STEM instruction.
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Sources
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