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HR 7251 United States House · 117th Congress

GIRLS STEM Act

Summary
Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act or the GIRLS STEM Act This bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies serving underrepresented or low-income students to enable elementary and secondary schools to implement a program to (1) encourage the interest of female students in careers requiring science, mathematics, engineering, or technology (STEM) skills; and (2) prepare female students to pursue credentials needed to pursue a career in a STEM field.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes Department of Education grants to fund STEM programs for underrepresented female students, directly advancing educational access and support in K-12 STEM pathways.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds programs to encourage female students in technology careers through STEM education, directly advancing technology workforce development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2022
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Introduced Mar 28, 2022 Last action Mar 28, 2022
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Jerry McNerney
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