S-1565 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-05-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
See Subjects
  • Education of the disadvantaged
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Preschool education
  • Science and engineering education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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