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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to coordinate Federal research and development efforts focused on modernizing mathematics in STEM education through mathematical and statistical modeling, including data-driven and computational thinking, problem, project, and performance-based learning and assessment, interdisciplinary exploration, and career connections, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize mathematics education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by creating a comprehensive federal research and development program focused on mathematical and statistical modeling. The bill recognizes significant challenges in current math education, including a projected shortage of 1,000,000 STEM professionals and a need to update mathematics instruction to match evolving workplace requirements. It authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide competitive grants to educational institutions and nonprofits to develop innovative approaches to mathematical modeling education, with a particular emphasis on supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in STEM. The bill also mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to examine factors enhancing or hindering mathematical modeling implementation in elementary and secondary education. Key focus areas include developing problem-based learning strategies, creating professional development opportunities for educators, establishing partnerships between schools and employers, and addressing critical educational transitions from middle school through college and into careers. The legislation provides $10 million annually from 2026-2030 for the NSF's STEM Education Directorate to implement these initiatives, with the goal of better preparing students for data-driven and computational thinking challenges in modern workplaces across various fields.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/05/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1602/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1602/BILLS-119s1602is.pdf |
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