Federal K–12 grants could fund accounting education
In committeeH.R. 2911Latest action
Sponsor: Young Kim · Representative · CA
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Official title: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Education
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HR 2911 lets K–12 schools use existing federal grants to teach accounting and expand access for underrepresented students.
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What does this do?
This bill adds accounting education to the list of things schools are allowed to spend certain federal grant money on. That includes teaching accounting and raising awareness of it as a career path, with a focus on reaching students from groups that are underrepresented in the accounting field.
Who does it affect?
K–12 schools and school districts that receive federal Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants would be affected. Students in those schools, especially those from groups historically less represented in accounting, are the intended focus.
Why does it matter?
Right now, accounting education is not listed as an approved use for these grants. This bill would change that, giving schools the option to direct existing grant funds toward accounting courses and awareness through 12th grade.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 14, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 14, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.