H.R. 4765 · 108th Congress

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2004-07-06
Latest action
2004-08-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Summary

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program for Getting Our Girls Ready for the 21st Century (Go Girl). Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to, and contracts and cooperative agreements with, local educational agencies to provide subgrants to elementary and secondary schools for services that: (1) encourage the ongoing interest of girls in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; and (2) prepare girls to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in those fields.