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US HR2845

Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act


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Introduced
04/25/2023
In Committee
04/25/2023
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 School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program. The program includes creating a public-facing "School Cybersecurity Information Exchange" website to share cybersecurity best practices, training, and lessons learned tailored to K-12 schools. It also establishes a voluntary registry for K-12 entities to report cybersecurity incidents, which CISA can use to analyze trends and develop approaches to assist these entities. Additionally, the bill directs CISA to create a "K-12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program" to deploy cybersecurity capabilities, services, and training to K-12 schools. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to carry out these provisions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. (on 04/25/2023)

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