Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
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
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.R. 10347 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10347?
- H.R. 10347 was sponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI11] (Democrat-MI), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10347?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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