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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
Strengthening STEM Education
For more than a decade, growth in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) jobs has been three times as fast as growth in
non-STEM jobs. STEM workers play a key role in the sustained growth and
stability of the U.S. economy, and drive Ohio’s innovation.
With the STEM job market expected to continue its rapid growth, U.S.
Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the
Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of
Education Spaces (INSPIRES) Act of 2015. The INSPIRES Act would provide
school districts, community colleges, and other education institutions
funding for modernizing, renovating, or repairing STEM and career and
technical education (CTE) facilities.
This federal investment will ensure that all students – regardless of
their zip code – have the modern educational facilities needed to
prepare for high-demand careers. The INSPIRES Act will also require at
least 25 percent of the funds available be directed to high-need local
educational agencies (LEAs) or to community colleges that serve a
significant number of rural students.
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