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Expanding educational opportunities for accounting students

A4236 would recognize accounting as a STEM subject for educational programs and funding opportunities.

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A4236 · Assembly advancement reported October 2, 2026

Assemblywoman Carmen Morales joined Sterley Stanley and Shama Haider in sponsoring legislation to classify accounting as a STEM subject for educational and other programs. The change would expand access to related opportunities and funding as accounting increasingly uses technology and data analysis. The release reports advancement by the General Assembly; it does not report enactment.

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A4236 · Avance en la Asamblea informado el 2 de octubre de 2026

Carmen Morales, Sterley Stanley y Shama Haider patrocinaron una propuesta para reconocer la contabilidad como disciplina STEM en programas educativos y otros programas. Ampliaría el acceso a oportunidades y financiamiento vinculados con estas disciplinas. El comunicado informa que avanzó en la Asamblea General; no informa que se haya convertido en ley.

Read the original Assembly Democrats release / Leer el comunicado original