118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1705STEM Education in Accounting Act

A bill to amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to promote career awareness in accounting as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience.

Education
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
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May 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.