HR 2762 114th Congress House Education Education programs funding Educational technology and distance education Elementary and secondary education Science and engineering education Teaching, teachers, curricula Vocational and technical education Women's education

GIRLS STEM Act

Introduced: June 12, 2015 See on congress.gov

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Nov 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Jun 12, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jun 12, 2015

Introduced in House

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Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act or the GIRLS STEM Act

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish 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. The Department of Education may provide grants to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable elementary and secondary schools to implement the program.

What's happening now November 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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