This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) elementary and secondary school programs that:
encourage interest in the STEM fields;
motivate engagement in the STEM fields by providing relevant hands-on learning opportunities;
support classroom success in the STEM disciplines;
support STEM workforce training and career preparation for secondary school students; or
improve the access of secondary school students to STEM career and continuing education opportunities.
Actions
Apr 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Feb 10, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 10, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H872)