S-3900 : Still Just a Bill

Providing Resources and Organization to Maximize Opportunities for Training and Education in STEM Act of 2020 or the PROMOTES Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a grant program to assist high schools in providing education to students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in subjects including science, technology, math, engineering, computer science, and related areas. Local educational agencies may use grant funds for purposes including training and other support for instructors, acquisition of instructional materials, travel opportunities, mentoring programs, and certifications for students. In making the grants, DOD must give preference to schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-06-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2020-06-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Defense spending
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Military education and training
  • Performance measurement
  • Science and engineering education

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