STEM Mentoring and Inspiration Act of 2014

Bill: 113-hr-4483
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2014-04-10
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Education programs funding

Elementary and secondary education

Foreign labor

Science and engineering education

Temporary and part-time employment

User charges and fees

Visas and passports
Latest action: action_date: 2014-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-04-10
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>STEM Mentoring and Inspiration Act of 2014 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) engagement programs that incorporate self-directed student learning, inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning in small groups, collaboration with mentors in the field of study, and participation in related competitions to the National Science Foundation (NSF) competitive grant program for K-12 math, science, engineering, and technology education.</p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4483 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2014 Ms. Shea-Porter (for herself, Mr. Holt , Mr. Massie , and Ms. Kuster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of certain additional programs for the National Science Foundation competitive grant program for K–12 math, science, engineering, and technology education, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the STEM Mentoring and Inspiration Act of 2014 . 2. Programs eligible for National Science Foundation competitive grant program for K–12 math, science, engineering, and technology education Section 286(s)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1356(s)(4)(B) ) is amended— (1) by inserting after provide college preparatory support the following: (including after-school support) ; and (2) by inserting after careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; the following: support math, science, engineering, and technology engagement programs that incorporate self-directed student learning, inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning in small groups, collaboration with mentors in the field of study, and participation in related competitions; .