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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1602 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
On calendar
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Mar 20, 2026

What it does

The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act would authorize the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve mathematical and statistical modeling education in K-12 schools, with a focus on data science, computational thinking, and real-world problem solving. The bill aims to address STEM workforce shortages by supporting educator training, curriculum development, student engagement—especially among underrepresented groups—and partnerships between schools, employers, and research institutions. It also mandates a study by the National Academies on barriers and opportunities for…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 5, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    On calendar · Mar 20, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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