Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
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Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10347, the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program to expand data literacy and data science education from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary levels. Eligible entities—state and local educational agencies, tribal schools, colleges and universities, and consortia of these—could use grants of up to five years to develop curricula, expand access to learning materials, train and recruit educators, build industry and higher-education partnerships, and support underrepresented students in STEM fields. No more than 15 percent of funds could go toward equipment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with limits on administrative and evaluation spending. Recipients would report data twice yearly, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, and the Secretary would report to Congress and evaluate the program's effectiveness after five years.
The bill also amends the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to require the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and report, at least every five years, data on secondary school STEM teachers by state, including subjects taught, educational background, and demographics.
The bill primarily affects K-12 schools, community colleges, four-year institutions, teachers, and students, particularly those from groups underrepresented in STEM fields. It was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Haley Stevens with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
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
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10347 do?
- H.R. 10347, the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program to expand data literacy and data science education from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary levels. Eligible entities—state and local educational agencies, tribal schools, colleges and universities, and consortia of these—could use grants of up to five years to develop curricula, expand access to learning materials, train and recruit educators, build industry and higher-education partnerships, and support underrepresented students in STEM fields. No more than 15 percent of funds could go toward equipment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with limits on administrative and evaluation spending. Recipients would report data twice yearly, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, and the Secretary would report to Congress and evaluate the program's effectiveness after five years. The bill also amends the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to require the National Center for Education Statistics to collect and report, at least every five years, data on secondary school STEM teachers by state, including subjects taught, educational background, and demographics. The bill primarily affects K-12 schools, community colleges, four-year institutions, teachers, and students, particularly those from groups underrepresented in STEM fields. It was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Haley Stevens with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10347 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10347. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10347?
- H.R. 10347 was sponsored by Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10347?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (10 Sep 2026).
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