Small Business Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance entrepreneurship education for disadvantaged youth by leveraging the expertise of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) . It establishes a framework for SCORE volunteers to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers , recognizing that early mentorship can significantly increase entrepreneurial pursuits and economic growth. The legislation highlights the importance of entrepreneurship for job creation and economic stability, noting that children from disadvantaged communities often lack access to such opportunities. To implement this initiative, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the SCORE program, is tasked with developing a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum. This curriculum development will involve collaboration with education specialists, entrepreneurship groups, and organizations experienced in serving underrepresented children. The SBA will also work with the Secretary of Education to create a strategy for effectively delivering this curriculum to students through community learning centers. The bill encourages SCORE volunteers to collaborate with other SBA entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. Furthermore, it amends both the Small Business Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to officially authorize SCORE volunteers to provide this education and to include entrepreneurship education as an allowable activity for community learning centers. The SBA Administrator is required to submit biennial reports detailing the program's implementation, reach, and any barriers encountered.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
USA119th CongressHR-8404| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill seeks to enhance entrepreneurship education for disadvantaged youth by leveraging the expertise of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) . It establishes a framework for SCORE volunteers to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers , recognizing that early mentorship can significantly increase entrepreneurial pursuits and economic growth. The legislation highlights the importance of entrepreneurship for job creation and economic stability, noting that children from disadvantaged communities often lack access to such opportunities. To implement this initiative, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the SCORE program, is tasked with developing a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum. This curriculum development will involve collaboration with education specialists, entrepreneurship groups, and organizations experienced in serving underrepresented children. The SBA will also work with the Secretary of Education to create a strategy for effectively delivering this curriculum to students through community learning centers. The bill encourages SCORE volunteers to collaborate with other SBA entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. Furthermore, it amends both the Small Business Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to officially authorize SCORE volunteers to provide this education and to include entrepreneurship education as an allowable activity for community learning centers. The SBA Administrator is required to submit biennial reports detailing the program's implementation, reach, and any barriers encountered.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.