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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

4/21/2025, 12:24 PM

Summary of Bill HR 730

Bill 119 hr 730, also known as the "Mathematics in STEM Education Act," aims to enhance and coordinate federal research and development efforts in the field of mathematics education within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. The bill focuses on modernizing mathematics education by incorporating mathematical and statistical modeling, data-driven and computational thinking, problem-solving, project-based learning, performance-based assessment, interdisciplinary exploration, and career connections.

The main goal of the bill is to improve the quality of mathematics education in schools and to better prepare students for careers in STEM fields. By emphasizing these key components, the bill aims to make mathematics education more engaging, relevant, and practical for students, ultimately increasing their interest and proficiency in STEM subjects.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote collaboration and coordination among federal agencies, researchers, educators, and industry partners to ensure that best practices and innovative approaches are shared and implemented across the board. By fostering a more cohesive and integrated approach to mathematics education, the bill aims to address the current challenges and gaps in STEM education and to better equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. Overall, the Mathematics in STEM Education Act is a comprehensive and forward-thinking piece of legislation that seeks to elevate the standards and effectiveness of mathematics education in the United States, ultimately benefiting students, educators, and the nation as a whole.

Congressional Summary of HR 730

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. This authority to provide awards expires on September 30, 2029.

Second, 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 730

Bill HR 730 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 25, 2025. Bill HR 730 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025.  Bill HR 730'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 March 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 730

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 730

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 730

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.
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.

Comments

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Jacob Faulkner

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10 months ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it's trying to make math and science education better. I guess that's a good thing, but who knows if it will actually work. I mean, math is already hard enough as it is, so I'm not sure how this is going to help. But hey, maybe it will make things easier for students in the long run. Overall, I guess it's worth a shot. #STEMeducation #HRBill730