Sec. 321. National Science Board report on consolidation of STEM education activities at the Foundation
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The National Science Board shall review and evaluate the appropriateness of the Foundation’s portfolio of STEM education programs and activities at the pre-K–12 and undergraduate levels, including informal education, taking into account the mission of the Foundation and the 2013 Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Science Board shall submit to Congress a report summarizing their findings and including— an analysis of how well the Foundation’s portfolio of STEM education programs is contributing to the mission of the Foundation; an analysis of how well STEM education programs and activities are coordinated and best practices are shared across the Foundation; an analysis of how well the Foundation’s portfolio of STEM education programs is aligned with and contributes to priority STEM education investment areas described in the 2013 Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan; any Board recommendations regarding internal reorganization, including consolidation, of the Foundation’s STEM education programs and activities, taking into account both the mission of the Foundation and the 2013 Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan; any Board recommendations regarding the Foundation’s role in helping to implement the Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan, including opportunities for the Foundation to more effectively partner and collaborate with other Federal agencies; and any additional Board recommendations regarding specific management, policy, budget, or other steps the Foundation should take to increase effectiveness and accountability across its portfolio of STEM education programs and activities.