To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

Bill 118 hr 10518, also known as the STEM Opportunities Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to provide grants to local educational agencies. These grants are intended to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields, which include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The bill recognizes the importance of diversity in the STEM workforce and seeks to address the underrepresentation of girls and minorities in these fields. By providing funding to local educational agencies, the bill aims to support programs and initiatives that will help to increase the participation of these groups in STEM education and careers.

Overall, the STEM Opportunities Act is designed to promote equity and inclusion in STEM fields, and to ensure that all students have the opportunity to pursue their interests and talents in these critical areas.