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H.R. 1020 (114th)

STEM Education Act of 2015

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 February 2015

Last action

7 October 2015 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 114-59.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

STEM Education Act of 2015 Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants to support: (1) research and development of innovative out-of-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning and emerging STEM learning environments; and (2) research that advances the field of informal STEM education. Requires supported activities to include research and development that improves understanding of learning and engagement in informal environments and design and testing of innovative STEM resources for such environments to improve STEM learning outcomes and increase engagement for elementary and secondary school students and teachers and the public. Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to allow award of NSF Master Teaching Fellowships to mathematics and science teachers who possess a bachelor's degree in their field (currently limited to those with a master's degree). Requires fellowship grants to be used, in the case of Master Teaching Fellowships for teachers with bachelor's degrees in their field who are working toward a master's degree, to: (1) offer academic courses leading to a master's degree and leadership training to prepare individuals to become master teachers, and (2) offer programs both during and after matriculation to enable fellows to become highly effective mathematics and science teachers and to exchange ideas with others in their fields. Limits fellowship support during such a master's degree program to one year. Includes elementary or secondary school computer science teachers as mathematics and science teachers for purposes of the program of teacher recruiting and training grants known as the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.

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Timeline

  1. 20 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 2015

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 24 February 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1020.

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 February 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1098-1100)

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 February 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 February 2015

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 8 (Roll no. 88). (text: CR 2/24/2015 H1098-1100)

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 February 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 February 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 8 (Roll no. 88).(text: CR 2/24/2015 H1098-1100)

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 February 2015

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1135)

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 February 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 20 May 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 August 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 4 August 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-115.

    Source: Committee

  16. 4 August 2015

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-115.

    Source: Committee

  17. 24 September 2015

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6948-6949)

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 September 2015

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 25 September 2015

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 October 2015

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 October 2015

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  22. 1 October 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 1 October 2015

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6780)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 1 October 2015

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6780)

    Source: NotUsed

  25. 1 October 2015

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6780)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 7 October 2015

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 114-59.

    Source: President

  27. 7 October 2015

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  28. 7 October 2015

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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