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US SB1602
Bill
AI Summary
- NSF Director would make competitive grants to higher education institutions and nonprofits for research on mathematical and statistical modeling education in K-12 schools, covering data science, operations research, and computational thinking
- $10 million annually authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030 for educator training grants; $1 million annually for a National Academies study on barriers and best practices in modeling education
- Grant recipients must target underrepresented student groups and address key transitions (middle to high school, high school to college, school to workforce)
- National Academies would conduct a study on implementation barriers, teacher preparation characteristics, and stakeholder communication strategies, with a report due to Congress within 24 months
- Program authority expires September 30, 2029, with all funding derived from existing NSF appropriations
Legislative Description
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Education
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions5/5/2025
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