PROMOTES Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 May 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, the PROMOTES Act of 2020, would allow the Department of Defense to create a grant program. The program would aim to help high schools offer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education within their Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs. Local school districts could use these grants for things like instructor training, educational materials, student travel opportunities, mentoring, and certifications. The Department of Defense would prioritize schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income families when awarding these grants.
The bill specifically names subjects like computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics as areas that could be supported. It would require the Secretary of Defense to establish ways to measure the success of the funded activities. The bill also calls for a report to be submitted to Congress on the program's activities within two years of it becoming law.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2020. As of its introduction, its status is "introduced," and it has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. No further action has been taken on the bill.
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Official summary
Providing Resources and Organization to Maximize Opportunities for Training and Education in STEM Act of 2020 or the PROMOTES Act of 2020
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a grant program to assist high schools in providing education to students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in subjects including science, technology, math, engineering, computer science, and related areas. Local educational agencies may use grant funds for purposes including training and other support for instructors, acquisition of instructional materials, travel opportunities, mentoring programs, and certifications for students. In making the grants, DOD must give preference to schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.
Timeline
1 May 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6661 do?
- This bill, the PROMOTES Act of 2020, would allow the Department of Defense to create a grant program. The program would aim to help high schools offer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education within their Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs. Local school districts could use these grants for things like instructor training, educational materials, student travel opportunities, mentoring, and certifications. The Department of Defense would prioritize schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income families when awarding these grants. The bill specifically names subjects like computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics as areas that could be supported. It would require the Secretary of Defense to establish ways to measure the success of the funded activities. The bill also calls for a report to be submitted to Congress on the program's activities within two years of it becoming law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2020. As of its introduction, its status is "introduced," and it has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. No further action has been taken on the bill.
- Has H.R. 6661 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6661. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6661?
- H.R. 6661 was sponsored by Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] (D-MD), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6661?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (1 May 2020).
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