Bill > HR1735

This bill aims to modernize mathematics and statistical education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) by coordinating federal research and development efforts. It authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make awards to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations to advance innovative approaches in mathematical and statistical modeling education, including data-driven and computational thinking, problem-based learning, and career connections. The bill also directs the NSF to commission a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on factors that enhance or hinder the implementation of mathematical and statistical modeling in elementary and secondary education. The study will provide recommendations to modernize these processes and improve teacher preparation and stakeholder communication.