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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 366 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.

Whereas the economic competitiveness of the Nation depends on strong science, mathematics, and technology capabilities throughout the workforce; Whereas the need for improvement in education is acute in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology; Whereas our national competitiveness strategy must include the goals of— (1)ensuring that all young persons achieve a level of technological literacy adequate to prepare them for the demands of a scientific and technologically oriented society; and (2)fulfilling the need for a deep pool of talented American leaders in science and technological research and development; Whereas numerous research reports indicate the Nation is not achieving these goals; Whereas the most recent United States National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that a majority of those 17 years of age are poorly equipped for informed citizenship and productive performance in the workplace; Whereas by 2016, 35.4 percent of our workforce will be comprised of minority workers, and 46.6 percent will be women; and Whereas women and minorities continue to be underserved by and underrepresented in science and mathematics: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1)this Nation should dedicate its resources to the development of a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology; (2)a national science education policy in the coming decade should address the crucial need areas of— (A)substantially increasing science scholarships and providing adequate financial resources to permit students from underrepresented populations to study science, mathematics, and technology; and (B)actively involving National Science Foundation involvement in curriculum development with strong emphasis on reinforcing science and mathematics concepts at each grade level; and (3) this national challenge can be met through strong leadership from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; other Federal, State, and local governments; and with long-term commitments from the civic, business, and engineering communities.

Passed the House of Representatives June 4, 2008.Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.