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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Summary
What This Bill Does
Coordinates federal research and development efforts to modernize mathematics education with focus on statistical modeling, data science, and computational problem-solving to address STEM workforce shortages.
Who Benefits and How
Students gain more relevant math education aligned with workforce needs. Employers benefit from better-prepared STEM workforce. The economy benefits from closing the projected 1 million STEM professional gap.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal R&D agencies must coordinate efforts. Schools and teachers may need to update curricula and training.
Key Provisions
- Addresses gap between school math and workforce needs
- Focus on data science, statistical problem solving, computational tools
- Recognizes need for 1 million additional STEM professionals
- Supports team-based, computational math education
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Coordinates federal R&D on mathematical and statistical modeling education
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Coordinate federal R&D to modernize math education for workforce needs"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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