Accounting STEM Pursuit Act
Sponsored By: Senator Susan Collins
Introduced
Summary
This bill would explicitly add _accounting education and career awareness_ to the federal "well‑rounded" education list funded by the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program. It would also authorize activities to develop and strengthen accounting instruction and to expand access to high‑quality accounting courses through grade 12 for students from groups underrepresented in accounting careers.
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- Students: More K–12 students could get access to accounting classes and career awareness activities paid for with Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant funds. Schools could offer coursework that connects classroom skills to accounting jobs.
- Schools and educators: Districts would be authorized to use those federal funds to create, implement, and improve accounting programs and teacher supports. That includes building curriculum and expanding course availability.
- Underrepresented students: The bill specifically encourages efforts to increase access for students who are underrepresented in accounting careers, aiming to broaden participation in the field.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More accounting classes for K–12 students
If enacted, this bill would let your child's school use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant money for accounting education, including accounting career awareness. It would authorize developing, implementing, and strengthening K–12 accounting programs. The bill would promote increased access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers. Any use of funds would still follow the program's existing eligibility and application rules. The bill does not set new funding amounts.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Susan Collins
ME • R
Cosponsors
Jacky Rosen
NV • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Angus King
ME • I
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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