What does Preamble of 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It proposes providing grants to local educational agencies. The grants are intended to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

What does SHORT TITLE. of 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act".

What does GRANTS TO PREPARE GIRLS AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES. of 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act do?

This section amends Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program providing grants to qualified local educational agencies. The Secretary will award grants on a competitive basis to support STEM education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities. To be eligible, agencies must submit an application detailing their STEM program, collaboration plans, and recruitment processes. Priority will be given to agencies partnering with organizations experienced in increasing STEM participation for girls and underrepresented minorities. Grant funds can be used for various activities including career preparation, parental education, tutoring, mentoring, role model exposure, and professional development for teachers. Each grant will be for four years, with an annual amount of $250,000. Recipients must supplement, not supplant, existing funding sources. Agencies are required to submit annual evaluations of their programs, including descriptions of activities, curriculum, student progress, and partnerships. A 'qualified local educational agency' is defined as one receiving Title I funds and serving a student population with at least 40% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

Last updated: 12/3/2025 · Introduced: 12/3/2025

Author: Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue STEM studies and careers.
Eligible local educational agencies can receive up to $250,000 annually for four years to fund STEM education activities, prioritizing partnerships with experienced organizations.
Grant recipients must demonstrate program effectiveness through annual evaluations and supplement, not replace, existing funding.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6375(In Committee)Official page

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