H.R. 5976 116th Congress House

P3 Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a STEM grant program.

Introduced: February 26, 2020 Introduced by: Bill Foster Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Education Academic performance and assessmentsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education

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Employment and training programsHigher educationMinority educationMinority employmentScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaWomen's educationWomen's employment

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Feb 26, 2020

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Feb 26, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Latest action February 26, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Partnerships for Progress and Prosperity Act or the P3 Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education to improve students' education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Each grantee shall partner with an employer in a STEM field to

assist students in obtaining internships or apprenticeships,
develop STEM coursework curricula and metrics,
carry out dual-credit courses,
provide tutoring and mentoring,
enable students and teachers to attend STEM events outside of the classroom,
provide after-school and summer STEM programs, and
purchase educational materials or equipment to facilitate STEM instruction.

In awarding grants under the program, ED shall give special consideration to applicants that

promote in-classroom engagement between STEM professionals and students;
use technology-based instructional materials and content;
pair mentors and tutors with students struggling to meet curriculum benchmarks;
in the case of LEA applicants, serve schools in which most students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch; and
propose to use grant funds to target interventions for populations that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, including women, minorities, and low-income students.

Each grantee shall provide matching funds equal to 50% of the grant amount.

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