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.
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ReportedAdditional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania and Ms. Stevens
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Ms. Houlahan (for herself and Mr. Baird) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs federal coordination of research on modernizing mathematics education to include data science, statistical modeling, and computational tools. Addresses STEM workforce skills gap.
Who Benefits and How
Students gain relevant math education including data science. Employers get better-prepared STEM workforce. AI and data science fields gain talent pipeline.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NSF and education agencies must coordinate new research. Math curriculum may require updates. Traditional math education approaches may be disrupted.
Key Provisions
- Coordinates federal R&D on mathematical modeling education
- Emphasizes data science and computational problem solving
- Addresses 1 million STEM professional shortage
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Coordinates federal R&D on modernizing mathematics education including data science and statistical modeling
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Modernize math education for data-driven economy"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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