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STEM Educator Awards Equity Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3795
The Bill 117 hr 3795, also known as the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act, aims to address disparities in the distribution of federal funding for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educator awards. The bill seeks to ensure that educators in underrepresented communities have equal access to these awards, which are designed to recognize and reward excellence in teaching STEM subjects.
The legislation highlights the importance of promoting diversity and equity in STEM education, as well as the need to support educators who are working to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. By ensuring that all educators have an equal opportunity to receive recognition and support for their work in STEM fields, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and equitable educational system.
If passed, the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act would require the National Science Foundation (NSF) to take steps to ensure that the distribution of STEM educator awards is fair and equitable, regardless of the geographic location or demographic makeup of the school or community where the educator works. This would help to address existing disparities in access to resources and opportunities for STEM educators, particularly those working in underserved or underrepresented communities. Overall, the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act represents a step towards promoting diversity, equity, and excellence in STEM education, and ensuring that all educators have the support and recognition they need to continue inspiring and educating the next generation of STEM leaders.
The legislation highlights the importance of promoting diversity and equity in STEM education, as well as the need to support educators who are working to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. By ensuring that all educators have an equal opportunity to receive recognition and support for their work in STEM fields, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and equitable educational system.
If passed, the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act would require the National Science Foundation (NSF) to take steps to ensure that the distribution of STEM educator awards is fair and equitable, regardless of the geographic location or demographic makeup of the school or community where the educator works. This would help to address existing disparities in access to resources and opportunities for STEM educators, particularly those working in underserved or underrepresented communities. Overall, the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act represents a step towards promoting diversity, equity, and excellence in STEM education, and ensuring that all educators have the support and recognition they need to continue inspiring and educating the next generation of STEM leaders.
Congressional Summary of HR 3795
STEM Educator Awards Equity Act
This bill increases from 108 to 110 the number of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching the President must award each year. The awards are given to kindergarten through grade 12 school teachers of mathematics and science who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability.
In selecting teachers for an award, the President shall select at least one teacher each from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3795
Bill HR 3795 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3795 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3795's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. as of June 8, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3795
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3795
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3795
STEM Educator Awards Equity Act
To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to direct the award of Presidential awards for excellence in teaching of mathematics and science to more teachers from the territories, and for other purposes.
STEM Educator Awards Equity Act
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