PROMOTES Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 4, 2020)
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.
What just happenedJun 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 4, 2020
- Jun 4, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 4, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate