Computer Science for All Act of 2025
Latest action (10 Dec 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 6591, the Computer Science for All Act of 2025, would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program aimed at expanding access to computer science education from prekindergarten through grade 12. States, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools could apply for grants of up to five years to serve as models for scaling up computer science instruction nationwide. Grant recipients would be required to train teachers, expand access to learning materials, address equity gaps for underrepresented groups, and plan for sustaining programs after funding ends; funds could also support partnerships with colleges, industry, and nonprofits, though no more than 15 percent could go toward equipment purchases. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for five years starting in fiscal year 2026.
The program would primarily affect public school systems, teachers, and students, with particular attention to increasing participation among girls, racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income students who are currently underrepresented in computer science and broader STEM fields. Grantees would be required to report data on student participation, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and income status. The bill also amends existing education laws to require federal tracking of computer science education availability and student competency levels nationwide.
The bill was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Luz Rivas and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on December 10, 2025. 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. 6591 do?
- H.R. 6591, the Computer Science for All Act of 2025, would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program aimed at expanding access to computer science education from prekindergarten through grade 12. States, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools could apply for grants of up to five years to serve as models for scaling up computer science instruction nationwide. Grant recipients would be required to train teachers, expand access to learning materials, address equity gaps for underrepresented groups, and plan for sustaining programs after funding ends; funds could also support partnerships with colleges, industry, and nonprofits, though no more than 15 percent could go toward equipment purchases. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for five years starting in fiscal year 2026. The program would primarily affect public school systems, teachers, and students, with particular attention to increasing participation among girls, racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income students who are currently underrepresented in computer science and broader STEM fields. Grantees would be required to report data on student participation, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and income status. The bill also amends existing education laws to require federal tracking of computer science education availability and student competency levels nationwide. The bill was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Luz Rivas and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 6591 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Dec 2025, H.R. 6591 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6591?
- H.R. 6591 was sponsored by Rep. Luz Rivas [D-CA29] (Democrat-CA), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6591?
- Introduced (10 Dec 2025).
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