The National STEM Week Act would establish an annual National STEM Week to be designated by the National Science and Technology Council Committee on Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education. The week would promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education across all student populations, including those in rural and underserved communities, by encouraging schools to participate in STEM activities and fostering partnerships between educational institutions, industry leaders, and families. During National STEM Week, the government would coordinate efforts to showcase STEM career pathways, facilitate mentorship programs and site visits from industry professionals, and support community-based STEM initiatives. The bill requires the coordinating council to submit an annual report to Congress beginning one year after enactment detailing nationwide participation, the impact on closing educational gaps in STEM, and recommendations for future improvements. The legislation does not appear to authorize specific federal funding, instead tasking the existing council with organizing and promoting activities and encouraging industry partners to contribute resources and support.
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