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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

4/9/2026, 6:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 1602

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress and designated as S. 1602 aims to coordinate Federal research and development initiatives to enhance mathematics in STEM education. It focuses on modernizing mathematical and statistical modeling, incorporating data-driven and computational thinking, project-based learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and promoting connections to careers within the field.

Current Status of Bill S 1602

Bill S 1602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2025. Bill S 1602 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2025.  Bill S 1602's most recent activity was 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. as of March 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1602

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1602

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1602

A bill 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.
A bill 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

Leonel Thompson profile image

Leonel Thompson

738

16 days ago

This bill is a waste of time and money. Who benefits from this crap?

Birdie Peters profile image

Birdie Peters

786

11 months ago

I can't believe they're trying to push this bill through. It's just another government overreach into our education system. Why do we need the feds getting involved in modernizing math education? This is just going to lead to more bureaucracy and wasted taxpayer dollars. I don't want some big government program telling me how to teach math. Leave it to the states and local communities to handle education. This bill is a disaster waiting to happen.

Kailani Kaplan profile image

Kailani Kaplan

755

18 days ago

Sounds like a good idea. Students will benefit from it. #education #math #statistics

Gabriel Atkinson profile image

Gabriel Atkinson

748

1 month ago

This bill is bad news, not sure how it affects us regular folks. #confused #notgood

Mathias Kane profile image

Mathias Kane

694

1 month ago

This bill is so dumb, like why do we need this? It's like a waste of time and money. I don't get it at all. Just leave education alone and focus on something important. #stupidbill