S 1602 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

This bill allocates $10 million annually (2026-2030) to fund National Science Foundation programs developing K-12 mathematical and statistical modeling education. It requires research and partnerships to integrate real-world data analysis, computational tools, and problem-based learning into classrooms, with specific focus on students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM. The bill also mandates a National Academies study on implementation barriers and best practices for teaching modeling skills. Funding expires September 30, 2029.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2025

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Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2026

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Mar 20, 2026

Committee

Referred sequentially to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988, for 30 calendar days excluding any day on which the Senate is not in session, and if not reported by that day, the Committee be discharged from further consideration thereof, and the bill be placed on the calendar.

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Mar 11, 2026

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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.

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Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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May 5, 2025

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.