Rural STEM Education Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:49:10Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1374 Rural STEM Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1374

Rural STEM Education Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research regarding STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education in rural schools.

The NSF must award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations for (1) research and development to advance innovative approaches to support and sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural schools, (2) research and development of programming to identify the barriers rural students face in accessing high-quality STEM education, (3) development of innovative solutions to improve the participation and advancement of rural students in grades Pre-K through 12 in STEM studies, and (4) research on online STEM education courses for rural communities.

The NSF may establish a pilot program of regional cohorts in rural areas to provide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on research experiences for rural STEM educators of students in grades Pre-K through 12 in order to build an ecosystem of cooperation among educators, researchers, academia, and local industry.

The NSF shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy agrees to evaluate aspects of STEM education and workforce development in rural areas.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology must award prizes to stimulate research and development of creative technologies in order to deploy affordable and reliable broadband connectivity to unserved rural communities.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish a broadband research and development working group to address national research challenges and opportunities for improving broadband access and adoption across the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 1374

Bill S 1374 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2021. Bill S 1374 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2021. Bill S 1374's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1374

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1374

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Academic performance and assessmentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaManufacturingPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaVocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1374

Rural STEM Education ActA bill to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to support STEM education and workforce development research focused on rural areas, and for other purposes.Rural STEM Education Act

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