Accounting STEM Pursuit Act
Sponsored By: Senator Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced
Summary
Making accounting education part of a “well‑rounded” K–12 STEM experience. This bill would add accounting education and accounting career awareness to the list of eligible well‑rounded educational activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and would authorize activities to develop and expand accounting programs.
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- Students: K–12 students could see more access to accounting courses and career awareness in school. These activities are eligible through grade 12.
- Students from underrepresented groups: The bill specifically aims to increase access to high‑quality accounting courses for students who are underrepresented in accounting careers.
- Schools and educators: Local education agencies could use existing ESEA well‑rounded education authority to develop, implement, and strengthen accounting programs and coursework.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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More K–12 accounting classes
This bill would add accounting education and accounting career awareness to the ESEA list of well-rounded subjects. If enacted, schools and local education agencies could use ESEA-authorized activities and funds to develop, implement, or strengthen K-12 accounting courses and career outreach. It would emphasize increasing access for students through grade 12 who are from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. The change would take effect upon enactment and does not itself create new funding or deadlines.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
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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