Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023

Bill 118 HR 1050, also known as the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023, aims to promote data science education and literacy in the United States. The bill recognizes the growing importance of data science in various industries and seeks to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in a data-driven world.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to support the development and implementation of data science curriculum in K-12 schools. This program will provide funding to schools to train teachers, purchase necessary resources, and integrate data science education into existing coursework.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national data science literacy campaign to raise awareness about the importance of data literacy and encourage individuals to develop their data skills. This campaign will include outreach efforts to schools, businesses, and communities to promote the benefits of data science education. Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Education to conduct research on best practices for teaching data science and to disseminate this information to educators nationwide. This will help ensure that teachers have access to the most effective strategies for teaching data science concepts to students. Overall, the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2023 seeks to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a data-driven world and to promote the importance of data literacy across the United States.