Mathematics and Science Education Assistance Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mathematics and Science Education Assistance Act of 1983 - Title I: Grants to States for the Improvement of Skills of Teachers of Mathematics and Science in Elementary and Secondary Schools - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for training of elementary and secondary school teachers who wish to earn a degree in science or mathematics. Authorizes appropriations for such grants for FY 1984 through 1986. Directs the Secretary to: (1) reserve one percent of such funds for payments to specified U.S. territories and possessions; and (2) allocate the remaining funds among the States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) on the basis of each State's relative number of children aged five through 17. Permits a State to use such grants for grants or loans to teachers wishing to study at an institution of higher education to earn a science or mathematics degree. Requires each State desiring such grants to submit to the Secretary a plan for its teacher assistance program. Lists plan requirements, including requirements that: (1) the State will make stipends to each participating teacher equal to 80 percent of the teacher's compensat…