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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

USA119th CongressS-1602| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2026
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act," seeks to modernize mathematics education within STEM fields by coordinating Federal research and development. It emphasizes the integration of mathematical and statistical modeling, data science, computational thinking, and problem-based learning into prekindergarten through 12th-grade curricula. The legislation aims to address the growing STEM skills shortage and better prepare students for the demands of modern careers that increasingly rely on data analysis and computational tools. The bill authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for research and development activities. These activities include engaging educators in professional learning, researching effective curricula and teaching practices, and providing students with opportunities to analyze real-world data sets. A key focus is on forming partnerships with local educational agencies and addressing the needs of students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM, as well as critical transitions from middle school to careers. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to identify barriers and best practices for implementing mathematical and statistical modeling in K-12 education. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually for NSF grants and $1,000,000 annually for the NASEM study from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with the award authority expiring on September 30, 2029.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1839
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2739
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-730
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 26, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 11, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Mar 11, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1839
    Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2739
    Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-730
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 26, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 11, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • March 11, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.

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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

USA119th CongressS-1602| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2026
This bill, titled the "Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act," seeks to modernize mathematics education within STEM fields by coordinating Federal research and development. It emphasizes the integration of mathematical and statistical modeling, data science, computational thinking, and problem-based learning into prekindergarten through 12th-grade curricula. The legislation aims to address the growing STEM skills shortage and better prepare students for the demands of modern careers that increasingly rely on data analysis and computational tools. The bill authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for research and development activities. These activities include engaging educators in professional learning, researching effective curricula and teaching practices, and providing students with opportunities to analyze real-world data sets. A key focus is on forming partnerships with local educational agencies and addressing the needs of students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM, as well as critical transitions from middle school to careers. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to identify barriers and best practices for implementing mathematical and statistical modeling in K-12 education. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually for NSF grants and $1,000,000 annually for the NASEM study from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with the award authority expiring on September 30, 2029.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1839
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2739
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-730
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 26, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 11, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Mar 11, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1839
    Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2739
    Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-730
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 26, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 11, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • March 11, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-730: Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdoption and foster careCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterPreschool educationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curricula