Bills · S 4030
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4030Education
Supporting After-School STEM Educators Act
INTRO MAR 9· LAST ACTION MAR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a recognized shortage of qualified STEM educators, particularly in after-school and summer programs. Improving the skills of these educators can directly lead to better STEM learning experiences for students, which is crucial for preparing the next generation for jobs in rapidly growing technology and science fields.
If this bill becomes law, it could help close achievement gaps in STEM subjects, especially for students who might not get enough exposure during the regular school day or who are from underrepresented groups. Without it, the challenges of staffing quality out-of-school STEM programs could worsen, potentially hindering students' interest and proficiency in STEM, which has long-term implications for the nation's economic competitiveness and scientific leadership.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an Out-of-School Time STEM Educator Professional Development Scholarship Program.
This creates a new federal initiative specifically dedicated to improving the skills of STEM educators working outside of traditional school hours.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to award 5-year grants to intermediary organizations.
This sets up the mechanism for distributing funds and leveraging existing support networks for after-school programs.
PROVISION 03
Grant funds are used by intermediaries to make subgrants to program providers, enabling STEM educators to participate in professional development.
This ensures that federal money directly supports the training and skill enhancement of after-school STEM teachers.
PROVISION 04
Gives preference to intermediaries that can secure non-federal matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant amount.
This encourages local investment and partnership in supporting out-of-school STEM education.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
99
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DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 9
Introduced in Senate
MAR 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4030
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
Senate BillS 4030Education
Supporting After-School STEM Educators Act
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
1
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