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GIRLS STEM Act

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6195

Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act or the GIRLS STEM Act

This bill establishes 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6195

Bill HR 6195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6195 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020.  Bill HR 6195's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6195

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Education programs funding
- Educational technology and distance education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Science and engineering education
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Vocational and technical education
- Women's education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6195

GIRLS STEM Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to eligible local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
GIRLS STEM Act
Getting Involved in Researching, Learning, and Studying of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Act

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