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STEM Grants for Girls and Minorities: Boosting Education in High-Need Schools.

This bill establishes a new federal grant program to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in STEM fields. High-need school districts can receive $250,000 annually for four years to fund specialized activities like tutoring, internships, and teacher training. This aims to provide students in underserved communities with better access to future high-demand jobs.
Key points
Grants are available to high-need school districts (serving at least 40% low-income students) to run comprehensive K-12 STEM programs for girls and underrepresented minorities.
Funds can be used for student internships, after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, and mentoring by STEM role models.
The program requires teacher professional development focused on eliminating gender and racial bias in the classroom and encouraging student participation in advanced STEM courses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3340
Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3340.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants are available to high-need school districts (serving at least 40% low-income students) to run comprehensive K-12 STEM programs for girls and underrepresented minorities.
  • Funds can be used for student internships, after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, and mentoring by STEM role models.
  • The program requires teacher professional development focused on eliminating gender and racial bias in the classroom and encouraging student participation in advanced STEM courses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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Education