Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

# Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act (HR 730) Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund and promote the teaching of mathematical and statistical modeling—including data science and computational thinking—in K-12 schools. The NSF would award grants to colleges and nonprofit organizations to develop high-quality educational programs in these areas, with funding authority lasting until September 2029. Additionally, the NSF would partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the current state of math and statistics education in schools and provide recommendations. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts elementary and secondary school students and teachers, as well as colleges and nonprofits that receive grants to develop curriculum.

It also affects the NSF and the National Academies, which would be responsible for implementing and studying these initiatives. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House and is awaiting Senate consideration. It was introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and addresses education policy without major partisan controversy around its core goals of improving math and science education.