Bill > HR6521

This bill, the Supporting STEM Learning Opportunities Act, aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The key provisions include: 1. Authorizing the Director of the National Science Foundation to provide grants to eligible nonprofit programs that offer hands-on learning opportunities in STEM education, such as after-school activities and robotics competitions, with a focus on serving students from underrepresented groups and schools implementing comprehensive or targeted support and improvement activities. 2. Authorizing the appropriation of $25 million per fiscal year from 2022 to 2026 to carry out the program. The bill's goal is to develop a robust, talented, and homegrown STEM workforce by expanding hands-on and experiential learning opportunities, which can inspire student interest and increase their confidence in pursuing STEM-related careers, particularly for underrepresented groups.

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