Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced
Summary
Expands data science and data literacy education across prekindergarten through postsecondary. The bill would create a competitive Department of Education grant program to fund curricula, teacher training, mentorship, and model projects and would add new state STEM teacher reporting requirements.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants for data science education
If enacted, the Department of Education would run a competitive grant program to expand data literacy from pre-K through postsecondary. The bill would authorize $10 million per year for each of FY2027 through FY2031. Grants could last up to 5 years and must fund at least two listed activities, like creating curricula, training educators, or building industry partnerships. Recipients would report twice a year on use of funds and student outcomes, with student data shown by race, ethnicity, gender, and free or reduced price lunch status. The Department could use up to 2.5% of yearly funds for administration and up to 1% for the program evaluation; grantees could spend no more than 15% of grant funds per year on equipment. The Institute of Education Sciences would evaluate the program and the Secretary would publish a consolidated report with recommendations within 5 years after the first grant.
New State STEM teacher data
If enacted, each State would be required to report the number of STEM teachers in secondary schools, the subjects they teach, teachers' educational backgrounds, and teacher demographics by race, ethnicity, and gender. States would report these STEM teacher statistics no more often than once every 5 years. The reporting requirement would take effect 1 year after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/10/2026
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/10/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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