Science Undergraduate Community College Education Enhancement Development Act

H.R. 4680, the Science Undergraduate Community College Education Enhancement Development Act, seeks to strengthen science and mathematics education at community colleges by expanding National Science Foundation (NSF) grant programs. The bill would provide funding to improve core curriculum and create formal partnerships between two-year and four-year colleges, allowing community college students to participate in advanced research projects and summer programs. For students, this legislation aims to provide better access to faculty mentorship and financial stipends, easing the transition to a bachelor’s degree in scientific and technical fields.