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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1735

Bill 118 hr 1735, also known as the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, aims to improve the teaching and learning of mathematical and statistical modeling in schools across the United States. The bill emphasizes the importance of these subjects in preparing students for success in the workforce and in higher education.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a grant program to support professional development for teachers in the areas of mathematical and statistical modeling. This will help ensure that educators have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach these subjects to students. 2. Encouraging the development of curriculum materials and resources that focus on mathematical and statistical modeling. This will help schools incorporate these topics into their existing math and science curricula. 3. Promoting partnerships between schools, universities, and industry to enhance the teaching of mathematical and statistical modeling. This collaboration will provide students with real-world applications of these subjects and help them see the relevance of what they are learning. 4. Conducting research on the effectiveness of mathematical and statistical modeling education programs. This will help identify best practices and inform future efforts to improve the teaching and learning of these subjects. Overall, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act seeks to elevate the importance of mathematical and statistical modeling in schools and ensure that students are well-equipped with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly data-driven world.

Congressional Summary of HR 1735

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to take certain actions to increase mathematical and statistical modeling education in elementary and secondary schools.

First, the NSF must make competitive awards to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for research and development to support high-quality mathematical modeling education (e.g., data science and computational thinking) in schools, including schools that are private, faith-based, or homeschools. This authority to provide awards expires on September 30, 2028.

In addition, the NSF must seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on mathematical and statistical modeling education in schools.

Current Status of Bill HR 1735

Bill HR 1735 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 1735 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023.Β Β Bill HR 1735's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1735

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1735

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Academic performance and assessments
- Adoption and foster care
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government studies and investigations
- Higher education
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Preschool education
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Rural conditions and development
- Science and engineering education
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1735

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
To coordinate Federal research and development efforts focused on modernizing mathematics in STEM education through mathematical and statistical modeling, including data-driven and computational thinking, problem, project, and performance-based learning and assessment, interdisciplinary exploration, and career connections, and for other purposes.

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