,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bccd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ab1 #bjac ,mr4 ,ben ,ray ,lujn of ,new ,mexico 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,michelle ,lujan ,grisham of ,new ,mexico1 ,mr4 ,pearce1 and ,mr4 ,crdenas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to assist coordination among science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics efforts in the ,states1 to strengthen the capacity of elementary schools1 middle schools1 and secondary schools to prepare students in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,stem ,support for ,teachers in ,education and ,mentoring 7,,stem7 ,act or the ,,stem ,act4 #b4 ,,stem education planning and training 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,e ,,stem education planning and training #beja4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,indian tribe2 tribal organization ,the terms ,indian tribe and tribal organization have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 7#b7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 #bejb4 ,planning grants 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to address the lack of coordination among ,,stem education efforts in the ,states4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a ,state1 ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 nonprofit organization1 or institution of higher education that identifies a coalition of related entities to participate in the grant application process under this section and subsequent ,,stem network activities funded with a grant awarded under this section4 7c7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program of awarding1 on a competitive basis1 planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to-- 7,a7 develop effective ,state or tribal ,,stem networks for communication and collaboration that include school teachers1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 businesses1 ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 and any other relevant entities2 and 7,b7 through such ,state ,,stem networks1 identify future ,,stem skills needed for ,,stem and non-,,stem occupations4 7#b7 ,proportionality ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure a distribution of grant funds focused on high-need and high-poverty eligible entities4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports to the ,secretary ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report describing the progress made on the grant4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,,stem ,support for ,teachers in ,education and ,mentoring 7,,stem7 ,act1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress regarding the program supported under this section4 #bejc4 ,training program grants 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to strengthen the capacity of preservice and existing teachers1 elementary schools1 middle schools1 and secondary schools to use proven methods1 including inquiry or project-based learning1 to inspire and prepare students for ,,stem careers and build ,,stem literacy4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a ,state1 ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 local educational agency1 institution of higher education1 or nonprofit organization4 7c7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program of awarding grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop1 carry out1 and evaluate training programs for ,,stem education-- 7,a7 in elementary schools1 middle schools1 and secondary schools for existing teachers2 and 7,b7 in postsecondary schools for preservice teachers4 7#b7 ,proportionality ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure an equitable distribution-- 7,a7 between eligible entities serving urban areas and eligible entities serving rural areas2 and 7,b7 of grant funds focused on high-need and high-poverty eligible entities4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the eligible entity will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the training program1 including how the eligible entity plans to measure the impact of the training on-- 7,a7 teachers who attended the training after the teachers return to the classroom2 or 7,b7 preservice teachers2 and 7#b7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out a training program1 using best practice models 7including inquiry and project-based models7 and through summer institutes or other professional development enrichment programs1 that provides professional development regarding ,,stem education to existing and preservice ,,stem teachers 7including ,,stem teachers who are master teachers or have otherwise demonstrated mastery of ,,stem teaching7 and administrators who are employed as teachers and administrators1 respectively1 as of the time of the program4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports to the ,secretary ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes the progress made on the grant and includes the results from the evaluation described in the application under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this part1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress regarding the program supported under this section4 #bejd4 ,academic standards grants 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to strengthen the capacity of ,states to implement new mathematics and science academic standards4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a ,state1 ,indian tribe1 tribal organization1 local educational agency1 public charter school1 institution of higher education1 or nonprofit organization4 7c7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to support curriculum development1 assessments1 or related activities that would enable ,states to adopt new mathematics and science academic standards4 7#b7 ,proportionality ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure a distribution of grant funds focused on high-need and high-poverty eligible entities4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the eligible entity will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum development1 assessments1 or related activities that would enable ,states to adopt new mathematics and science academic standards2 and 7#b7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out curriculum development1 assessments1 or related activities that would enable ,states to adopt new mathematics and science academic standards and provide professional development regarding ,,stem education standards and national tests for administrators who are employed as teachers and administrators1 respectively1 as of the time of the program4 7f7 ,reports to the ,secretary ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes the progress made on the grant and includes the results from the evaluation described in the application under subsection 7d74 #beje4 ,national panel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a national panel to review1 evaluate1 and identify-- 7#a7 rigorous kindergarten through grade #ab ,,stem curricula models1 including computer or web-based simulation education programs1 kinesthetic learning1 and inquiry- or project-based learning techniques2 and 7#b7 best practices with respect to ,,stem curricula4 7b7 ,members ,the ,secretary shall determine the membership of the national panel described in subsection 7a71 which shall be comprised of individuals who have the wisdom and experience to identify and recommend the most effective ,,stem curricula models1 such as-- 7#a7 representatives of technology industries and business2 7#b7 teachers and school administrators2 7#c7 representatives of nonprofit organizations and community organizations2 7#d7 faculty members of institutions of higher education2 7#e7 research specialists and curricula specialists2 7#f7 at least #a rural education expert2 7#g7 at least #a high school or college student to provide a youth perspective2 and 7#h7 other individuals1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,reports ,the panel shall prepare reports and recommendations regarding the panel's findings as requested by the ,secretary4 #bejf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdda the following3 ,part ,e--,,stem education planning and training ,sec4 #beja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,planning grants4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,training program grants4 ,sec4 #bejd4 ,academic standards grants4 ,sec4 #beje4 ,national panel4 ,sec4 #bejf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4