What does Preamble of 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To allow participants in the Service Corps of Retired Executives to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers, and for other purposes,' aims to enable Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) participants to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 21, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act do?

This Act is formally titled the '21st Century Entrepreneurship Act'.

What does FINDINGS. of 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act do?

This section outlines findings related to entrepreneurship in the United States. Congress finds that entrepreneurship positively impacts job creation, economic growth, productivity, and quality of life. Entrepreneurship rates in the U.S. have been unstable over recent decades. Children from disadvantaged communities are less likely to become entrepreneurs or inventors. Mentorship in entrepreneurship and inventorship increases the likelihood of pursuing these fields in adulthood. The section suggests encouraging SCORE program volunteers to engage with children in community learning centers to promote growth in disadvantaged communities.

What does DEFINITIONS. of 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act do?

This section defines terms used in the Act Defines 'community learning center' and 'SCORE program'

What does ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. of 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act do?

This section directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to develop an entrepreneurship curriculum for SCORE program volunteers to teach students at community learning centers. The SBA Administrator must collaborate with education specialists, entrepreneurship groups, and groups experienced in serving underrepresented children when developing the curriculum. The SBA Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, is tasked with implementing a strategy to teach the curriculum through community learning centers. SCORE program volunteers are encouraged to collaborate with other SBA entrepreneurial development programs and agencies. The Small Business Act is amended to include the teaching of entrepreneurship through community learning centers as a function of the SCORE program. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended to include entrepreneurship education within its scope and definitions. The SBA Administrator must submit a report to Congress every two years detailing the curriculum's use, fund usage, training provided, student reach, barriers, and improvement plans.

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21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Sharice Davids (D-KS)

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The bill directs the Small Business Administration to create an entrepreneurship curriculum for SCORE program volunteers to teach at community learning centers.
It amends the Small Business Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to incorporate entrepreneurship education within these frameworks.
The Small Business Administration must report to Congress every two years on the implementation and impact of the entrepreneurship curriculum.

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