S 2567 · 101th Congress · Education

Space Science and Education Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-02· Sponsored by Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1990-05-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Space Science and Education Act of 1990 - Title I: Youth Exploring Space - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (the Administrator) to award grants to students in grades six through 12 to enable them to participate in mathematics and science short courses. Directs the Administrator to make such awards on a competitive basis, with special consideration to applications from women, minorities, and individuals who might be unable for financial reasons to participate in such courses. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Science and Space Exploration - Authorizes the Administrator to award grants to develop and prepare multisession informal science programs for widespread dissemination. Makes eligible to apply for such grants educational institutions, museums, nonprofit organizations, and technically oriented businesses which develop such programs on a nonprofit basis. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Industry in Education - Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) award a grant or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement for a study of existing cooperative industry and education programs; and (2) report to the Congress on how industry …

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