S 1070
National STEM Week Act
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This bill establishes a National STEM Week each year, coordinated by the National Science and Technology Council. The goal is to promote STEM education and innovation by encouraging schools, families, and STEM industries to participate in related activities. It requires the Council to report annually on the week’s activities and their impact on STEM education.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 1070
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all students, including those in rural, urban, and underserved communities.
This Act may be cited as the National STEM Week Act
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Congress finds the following:
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are crucial to the economic competitiveness and innovative capacity of the United States.
There exists a need to enhance access to quality STEM education across all demographics and regions to address disparities in STEM participation and to ensure a diverse and capable future workforce.
Informal and formal learning environments, including afterschool programs and at-home activities, play significant roles in stimulating interest and proficiency in STEM subjects.
Collaborations between educational institutions, industry partners, and communities can effectively inspire and prepare students for careers in STEM.
The National Science and Technology Council Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (CoSTEM), in consultation with other relevant stakeholders, shall designate a week each calendar year as National STEM Week
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highlight the importance of STEM education in educational institutions across the country;
showcase diverse career pathways within STEM fields in both classroom settings and informal learning environments;
encourage family engagement with STEM activities at home to foster a conducive learning environment;
facilitate partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders to provide students with real-world applications and mentorship opportunities in STEM fields; and
support States and local communities in developing and promoting their own STEM Week activities and resources, tailored to their unique educational and industrial landscapes.
Encourage educational institutions to participate in National STEM Week.
engage with students enrolled in educational institutions by providing mentorship programs, site visits, and guest lectures; and
support STEM education initiatives at such educational institutions through funding, resources, and expertise.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the National Science and Technology Council Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CoSTEM) shall submit to Congress a report detailing the activities conducted under National STEM Week, including—
a summary of nationwide participation and activities;
an analysis of the impact of these activities on improving STEM education and closing educational gaps; and
recommendations for improving future STEM Weeks based on feedback from participants and stakeholders.
In this Act:
The term educational institution means any elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education.
The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).