Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Biotechnology for All High School Students Act, aims to expand biotechnology education in secondary schools across the United States. It does this by providing funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to support professional development for teachers, curriculum development, equipment acquisition, and partnerships between educational institutions and private sector entities. A National Biotechnology Education Consortium will be established to advise the Director on the implementation of these programs and promote best practices in biotechnology education.
Key provisions
- Provides funding through the CHIPS and Science Act for biotechnology education programs.
- Supports professional development for teachers in biotechnology instruction.
- Funds the development and distribution of biotechnology curricula and instructional materials.
- Allows for the acquisition of laboratory and instructional equipment.
- Encourages partnerships between higher education, private sector, and nonprofit organizations.
- Supports the creation of transferrable biotechnology credentials.
- Establishes a National Biotechnology Education Consortium to provide guidance and support.
- Prioritizes awards to entities with limited access to biotechnology education resources.
Who is affected
- Secondary school students
- Teachers in secondary education
- State educational agencies
- Local educational agencies
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