1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act . 2. Grants to prepare girls and underrepresented minorities Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: G Preparing girls and underrepresented minorities for the 21st century 4701. Program authority (a) In General From funds provided under section 4702, the Secretary is authorized to provide grants to local educational agencies on behalf of elementary and secondary schools to establish and implement a program to encourage the ongoing development of programs and curriculum for girls and underrepresented minorities in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and to prepare girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. (b) Application (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this part, a local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (2) Contents The application shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (A) A program description, including the content of the program and the research and models used to design the program. (B) A description of the collaboration between elementary and secondary schools to fulfill goals of the program and how the applicant will ensure that there is a comprehensive plan to improve science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education for girls and underrepresented minorities in grades kindergarten through 12. (C) A description of the process for recruitment and selection of participants. (D) A description of the planned instructional and motivational activities. (E) A description of any collaboration among local, regional, or national institutions and organizations that will occur in