Sec. 601. Education
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The Administration shall continue its education and outreach efforts to— increase student interest and participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM ) education; improve public literacy in STEM; employ proven strategies for improving student learning and teaching; provide curriculum support materials; and create and support opportunities for professional development for STEM teachers. In order to ensure the inspiration and engagement of children and the general public, the Administration shall continue its STEM education and outreach activities within the Science, Aeronautics Research, Space Operations, and Exploration Mission Directorates.
Funds devoted to education and public outreach shall be maintained in the Directorates, and the consolidation of these activities into the Education Directorate is prohibited. The Administration may not implement any proposed STEM education and outreach-related changes proposed in the budget for fiscal year 2014 transmitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.