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HR 6521 United States House · 117th Congress

Supporting STEM Learning Opportunities Act

Summary
Supporting STEM Learning Opportunities Act This bill establishes a grant program to promote hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for prekindergarten, elementary, and secondary school students. Specifically, the National Science Foundation must provide grants to eligible nonprofit programs to (1) support hands-on learning opportunities in STEM education, including through after-school activities and innovative learning opportunities (e.g., robotics competitions); and (2) evaluate the impact of these programs on STEM learning and disseminate the evaluation results.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes NSF grants for STEM hands-on learning in K-12, directly funding educational programs to enhance curriculum access and student opportunities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds hands-on technology education in STEM programs for K-12 students, directly advancing technology learning opportunities.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2022
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Introduced Jan 28, 2022 Last action Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Jan 28, 2022
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Photo of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
CT
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Photo of David B. McKinley
David B. McKinley
RRepublican
WV
1
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Photo of Dina Titus
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
NV
1