Congress·In Committee·S. 3784

Accounting: Adding Accounting to STEM Education

Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

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This bill would update federal education rules to include accounting as part of a well-rounded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. This change allows schools to use existing federal grant money to create accounting classes and teach students about careers in the field.
The goal is to help students from kindergarten through 12th grade learn financial skills and professional opportunities. It specifically encourages schools to provide these classes to students from backgrounds that are often underrepresented in the accounting profession.
By making accounting part of STEM, the bill aims to modernize how students see the profession and address a shortage of accountants. It uses existing grant programs to fund these new educational tools rather than creating a brand-new tax or spending program.

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Feb 5, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

Feb 5, 2026

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Accounting STEM Pursuit Act

Bill NumberS 3784

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511)

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