National STEM Week Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Bill 119 HR 2104, also known as the National STEM Week Act, aims to establish a National STEM Week in order to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities. The bill recognizes the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in preparing students for the workforce and ensuring the United States remains competitive in the global economy.

The National STEM Week would be a designated week each year where schools, businesses, and organizations across the country would come together to highlight the importance of STEM education and provide opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning experiences. The bill emphasizes the need to reach students in all communities, including those in rural, urban, and underserved areas, in order to ensure that all students have access to high-quality STEM education.

In addition to promoting STEM education, the National STEM Week Act also aims to encourage partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organizations to support STEM initiatives and provide students with real-world learning opportunities. By fostering collaboration between different stakeholders, the bill seeks to create a more cohesive and comprehensive approach to STEM education that will benefit students of all backgrounds. Overall, the National STEM Week Act is a bipartisan effort to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students. By establishing a designated week to focus on STEM education and encouraging partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organizations, the bill aims to ensure that students across the country have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce.