S. 1705 · 118th Congress · Senate

STEM Education in Accounting Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1749)
Introduced
May 18, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1749)

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 18, 2023

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