H.R. 5136 · 115th Congress
Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerry McNerney
- Introduced
- 2018-03-01
- Latest action
- 2018-03-01 · Introduced in House
Summary
Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act or the GIRLS STEM Act
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program to: (1) encourage the interest of female students in careers requiring science, mathematics, engineering, or technology (STEM) skills; and (2) prepare female students to pursue credentials needed to pursue a career in a STEM field. The Department of Education may provide grants to eligible local educational agencies to enable elementary and secondary schools to implement the program.