Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Feb 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
The Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023 proposes establishing a grant program administered by the Department of Education. This program would award funds to educational agencies, tribal schools, and institutions of higher learning. The goal is to increase access to and support for education in data literacy, data science, and statistics for students from pre-kindergarten through college. The bill also requires the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and report data on the number of secondary school STEM teachers in each state, including their subjects taught, educational backgrounds, and demographics.
This legislation would affect educational institutions, teachers, and students by providing resources for data-focused education. It aims to improve students' data reasoning skills and increase their interest in STEM fields, particularly for underrepresented groups. The bill also seeks to provide a clearer picture of the STEM teaching workforce in secondary schools.
H.R. 1050 was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 14, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. It has not advanced beyond this stage. If passed, the grant program would be authorized to receive $10 million annually from fiscal year 2024 through 2028. An evaluation of the grant program's effectiveness would be required within five years of the first grant being awarded.
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Official summary
Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023
This bill establishes a grant program for data literacy education and requires additional reporting regarding secondary school teachers.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to educational agencies, tribal schools, institutions of higher education, or consortia of such entities for programs to increase access to and support for data literacy, data science, and statistics education. The Institute of Education Sciences must evaluate the grant program within five years after the first grant is made to assess its effectiveness in improving access to data science and literacy.
Additionally, the bill requires the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and report information on the number of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers in secondary schools in each state.
Timeline
14 Feb 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1050 do?
- The Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023 proposes establishing a grant program administered by the Department of Education. This program would award funds to educational agencies, tribal schools, and institutions of higher learning. The goal is to increase access to and support for education in data literacy, data science, and statistics for students from pre-kindergarten through college. The bill also requires the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and report data on the number of secondary school STEM teachers in each state, including their subjects taught, educational backgrounds, and demographics. This legislation would affect educational institutions, teachers, and students by providing resources for data-focused education. It aims to improve students' data reasoning skills and increase their interest in STEM fields, particularly for underrepresented groups. The bill also seeks to provide a clearer picture of the STEM teaching workforce in secondary schools. H.R. 1050 was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 14, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. It has not advanced beyond this stage. If passed, the grant program would be authorized to receive $10 million annually from fiscal year 2024 through 2028. An evaluation of the grant program's effectiveness would be required within five years of the first grant being awarded.
- Has H.R. 1050 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1050. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1050?
- H.R. 1050 was sponsored by Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1050?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (14 Feb 2023).
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