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US S1191

A bill to direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
04/19/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program. The bill also requires CISA to create a School Cybersecurity Information Exchange to disseminate information, best practices, and training related to cybersecurity, data protection, remote learning security, and student online privacy for K-12 schools and educational agencies. Additionally, the bill directs CISA to establish a voluntary registry for reporting cyber incidents affecting K-12 information technology systems, which can be used to analyze trends, assist in prevention and response, and increase awareness and preparedness. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to carry out these provisions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/19/2023)

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