National STEM Week Act
Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Passed Senate
Summary
This bill would designate a yearly National STEM Week and set a five-year framework to guide activities and partnerships.
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- Families and students: Encourages schools to run STEM events and invites families to join at-home activities that showcase hands-on learning and career paths.
- Educators and institutions: Elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions would be asked to participate in classroom and informal STEM programs during the week.
- Industry partners: Industry leaders and partners would be encouraged to offer mentorship, site visits, guest lectures, and support through funding or expertise.
- States and communities: Provides support for States and local communities to develop locally tailored STEM Week activities and resources.
- Organizers and oversight: Requires a descriptive report on National STEM Week that summarizes nationwide participation, analyzes effects on STEM education and equity, and offers recommendations for improvement.
- Duration: The authority to designate the week and run the programs would expire 5 years after enactment.
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National STEM Week for schools and families
This bill would create a yearly National STEM Week. A federal committee would choose the week each year after consulting stakeholders. Schools and colleges nationwide would be encouraged to run events, and families to try STEM at home. STEM businesses would be urged to offer mentorships, site visits, guest talks, and other support. The committee would report on participation and impact, and this authority would end 5 years after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Amy Klobuchar
MN • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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