Designates accounting as a STEM subject for various educational and workforce programs.
The bill amends statutory law to designate accounting as a STEM subject, impacting several state programs. It establishes a grant program for eligible teachers to teach STEM classes at nonpublic schools, including accounting. The Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) Program aims to increase participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields. A loan redemption program for STEM teachers is also established. Additionally, the bill creates a program to assist institutions in recruiting and retaining underrepresented students in STEM programs.
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