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Boosting Rural STEM Education and Broadband Access

This act aims to improve access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and high-speed internet for residents in rural areas. This will provide children and youth from these regions with better professional development opportunities, and local communities will be able to better utilize modern technologies, leading to increased chances for well-paying jobs and economic growth.
Key points
Increased support for rural schools and teachers in STEM subjects, including computer science.
Competitions to develop technologies for affordable and reliable high-speed broadband access in rural communities.
Research into barriers rural students face in accessing quality STEM education and developing innovative solutions.
Assessment of the impact of lack of internet access on the technical and scientific literacy of rural students.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_210
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Process start date: 2021-01-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural STEM Education Research Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_210.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased support for rural schools and teachers in STEM subjects, including computer science.
  • Competitions to develop technologies for affordable and reliable high-speed broadband access in rural communities.
  • Research into barriers rural students face in accessing quality STEM education and developing innovative solutions.
  • Assessment of the impact of lack of internet access on the technical and scientific literacy of rural students.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2487-2489)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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