To direct the National Science Foundation to support STEM education research focused on early childhood.
Building Blocks of STEM Act
This bill modifies National Science Foundation (NSF) grant programs that support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education.
(Sec. 3) The bill instructs the NSF, when awarding grants under the Discovery Research PreK-12 program, to improve the focus of research and development on early childhood education.
(Sec. 4) The bill specifies that NSF grants to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields may be used for research into various subjects regarding female students in prekindergarten through elementary school, including
(Sec. 5) The bill specifies that NSF grants to research computer science education and computational thinking may be used to support development and implementation of various tools and models for teaching and learning, including
Became Public Law No: 116-102.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7166-7168)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7166-7167)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7166-7167)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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