Shaheen's STEM Legislation to Become Law as Part of No Child Left Behind Reform

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Today, the Senate passed legislation that makes broad reforms to elementary and secondary education policy, known as The Every Student Succeeds Act. Included is Senator Shaheen's legislation that expands funding opportunities for after-school education and other innovative programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

"We need more of our students to discover a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math so the United States can continue to be a global economic leader," said Shaheen. "My legislation will help inspire the next generation of American innovators."

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"As a former teacher and governor, I know that it's the teachers and administrators on the ground in our local school districts that know how best to address the education needs of their communities," said Shaheen. "These are long overdue reforms to federal education policy that will give state governments and local school districts more control and flexibility."

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