PROMOTES Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 1, 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 happenedMay 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2020
- May 1, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 1, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 1, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House