S 1705 · 118th Congress · Education

STEM Education in Accounting Act

Introduced 2023-05-18· Sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]· 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1749)(2023-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] STEM Education in Accounting Act This bill authorizes states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to use grant funds provided through the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program for accounting education. In particular, LEAs may use these grant funds to implement programs to teach accounting, including by increasing access to high-quality accounting courses through 12th grade for students who are members of underrepresented groups.…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent