H.R. 7251 · 117th Congress
Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerry McNerney
- Introduced
- 2022-03-28
- Latest action
- 2022-03-28 · 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 authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies serving underrepresented or low-income students to enable elementary and secondary schools to implement 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.