National Science Foundation for the Future Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Jul 2021): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act, would reauthorize the National Science Foundation (NSF) through fiscal year 2026 and authorize various programs and activities. The bill directs the NSF to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to assess STEM education research for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It also calls for grants to establish at least three Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support STEM education innovations and grants for research on programming to engage younger students in STEM.
The bill would also provide grants to support research and development aimed at increasing collaboration between universities and industry to improve education and workforce alignment, as well as grants for research on learning and teaching at community colleges. Additionally, it authorizes grants for traineeship programs for graduate students in artificial intelligence, research on the cyber workforce, and the establishment of a cybersecurity workforce data initiative. The bill also includes provisions for a national initiative to broaden participation in STEM fields and establishes a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions within the NSF.
This bill passed the House of Representatives and will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.
The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to
• enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
• award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
• provide grants for research on programming that engages students in grades Pre-K through 8, including underrepresented and rural students, in STEM in order to prepare such students to pursue degrees or careers in STEM;
• award grants to support research and development activities to encourage greater collaboration and coordination between institutions of higher education and industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learning experiences, and improve alignment with workforce needs;
• award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education;
Timeline
12 Jul 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2225 do?
- H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act, would reauthorize the National Science Foundation (NSF) through fiscal year 2026 and authorize various programs and activities. The bill directs the NSF to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to assess STEM education research for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It also calls for grants to establish at least three Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support STEM education innovations and grants for research on programming to engage younger students in STEM. The bill would also provide grants to support research and development aimed at increasing collaboration between universities and industry to improve education and workforce alignment, as well as grants for research on learning and teaching at community colleges. Additionally, it authorizes grants for traineeship programs for graduate students in artificial intelligence, research on the cyber workforce, and the establishment of a cybersecurity workforce data initiative. The bill also includes provisions for a national initiative to broaden participation in STEM fields and establishes a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions within the NSF. This bill passed the House of Representatives and will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 2225 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2225. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2225?
- H.R. 2225 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), with 50 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2225?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (12 Jul 2021).
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