SEC. 4. PURPOSES OF NATIONAL STEM WEEK. 
(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of National STEM 
Week are, through the programs and activities described 
subsection (b), to— 
(1) highlight the importance of STEM edu-
cation in educational institutions across the country; 
(2) showcase diverse career pathways within 
STEM fields in both classroom settings and informal 
learning environments; 
(3) encourage family engagement with STEM 
activities at home to foster a conducive learning en-
vironment; 
(4) facilitate partnerships between educational 
institutions and industry leaders to provide students 
with real-world applications and mentorship opportu-
nities in STEM fields; and 
(5) support States and local communities in de-
veloping and promoting their own STEM Week ac-
tivities and resources, tailored to their unique edu-
cational and industrial landscapes. 
(b) PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.—During National 
STEM Week, the National Science and Technology Foun-
dation Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Mathematics (CoSTEM) shall carry out the following: 
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(1) 
EDUCATIONAL
ACTIVITIES.—Encourage 
educational institutions to participate in National 
STEM Week. 
(2) COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.— 
Encourage families of students attending the edu-
cational institutions participating in National STEM 
Week to participate in STEM activities. 
(3) 
INDUSTRY
INVOLVEMENT.—Encourage 
STEM industries to— 
(A) engage with students enrolled in edu-
cational institutions by providing mentorship 
programs, site visits, and guest lectures; and 
(B) support STEM education initiatives at 
such educational institutions through funding, 
resources, and expertise. 
SEC. 5. REPORTING AND EVALUATION. 
Not later than one year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Na-
tional Science and Technology Foundation Committee on 
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 
(CoSTEM) shall submit to Congress a report detailing the 
activities conducted under National STEM Week, includ-
ing— 
(1) a summary of nationwide participation and 
activities; 
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(2) an analysis of the impact of these activities 
on improving STEM education and closing edu-
cational gaps; and 
(3) recommendations for improving future 
STEM Weeks based on feedback from participants 
and stakeholders. 
SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION.—The term 
‘‘educational institution’’ means any elementary 
school, secondary school, and institution of higher 
education. 
(2) 
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; 
SECONDARY 
SCHOOL.—The terms ‘‘elementary school’’ and ‘‘sec-
ondary school’’ have the meanings given the terms 
in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 
(3) INDUSTRY
LEADER.—The term ‘‘industry 
leader’’ means an individual in a leadership position 
within an industry partner who has the authority to 
make strategic decisions and allocate resources to 
support the purposes of National STEM Week. 
(4) INDUSTRY PARTNER.—The term ‘‘industry 
partner’’ means a for-profit or nonprofit entity seek-
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ing to support the purposes of National STEM 
Week. 
(5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the 
meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). 
(6) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ means science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics. 
(7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each of 
the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is-
lands, and the United States Virgin Islands. 
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