Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Sponsored By: Senator Maggie Hassan
Introduced
Summary
Modernize K–12 mathematics and statistics education through modeling and data-driven computational thinking.
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This bill would create a National Science Foundation grant program and fund a National Academies study to support curriculum research, educator training, and stronger school-to-work pathways.
- Students and families: Students would gain more classroom access to mathematical and statistical modeling, real-data projects with messy data, and career-connected internships. The program targets historically underrepresented groups, students experiencing homelessness, and children and youth in foster care.
- Educators and schools: Teachers and districts would get professional development, pre-service and in-service resources, and hands-on training at federal labs, colleges, or industry. Grant projects must include partnerships with local educational agencies, sustainability plans, and assurances of school leader support.
- Researchers and employers: Universities and nonprofits could win competitive grants to develop curricula, study effective teaching, and build employer partnerships for internships. The bill would authorize $10.0 million per year for grants and $1.0 million per year for a National Academies study for fiscal years 2026 to 2030, subject to appropriation.
*If appropriated, this would authorize up to $11.0 million per year from 2026 through 2030, increasing potential discretionary spending over that period.*
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
NSF grants to improve K–12 modeling
If enacted, NSF would run a competitive grant program funding colleges, nonprofits, or consortia to research and develop better math and statistical modeling education for public K–12 schools. Grants would encourage partnerships with local school districts and focus on key transitions like middle-to-high school and school-to-work internships. Projects would need outcome-based evaluation plans and must report results annually and at the end. The program would define key terms like "mathematical modeling" and "statistical modeling" by referring to GAIMME and GAISE II. The authority to award under this program would expire on September 30, 2029.
Study on teaching modeling in schools
If enacted, NSF would seek an agreement within 180 days with the National Academies (or another group if they decline) to study barriers and supports for teaching mathematical and statistical modeling in K–12. The study must examine teacher preparation gaps and ways to connect school learning to the workplace. The study group must hold at least one public meeting and deliver a final report with recommendations within 24 months. The bill would authorize $1,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the study.
NSF funding and spending limits
If enacted, the bill would authorize $10,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for NSF's Directorate for STEM Education to carry out the grant program. The bill would also require that money for the grant program and the NASEM study come from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to NSF. These are spending authorizations and agency funding limits, not direct payments to households.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Maggie Hassan
NH • D
Cosponsors
Marsha Blackburn
TN • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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