WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 24, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Representative Jim Baird (R-IN). The legislation aims to modernize K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by emphasizing real-world applications and strengthening math and statistical modeling curricula.
The bill empowers the National Science Foundation (NSF) to allocate $10 million in previously authorized funding for competitive grants to schools focusing on innovative math education. Additionally, the legislation directs the National Academies to conduct a study on emerging trends in mathematical and statistical modeling education to better equip U.S. students for a competitive global economy.
“As I have traveled the world, I have seen how our global competitors, like China and India, are dramatically investing in math and science education,” said Rep. Houlahan. “This bill ensures America’s students have the tools to succeed and lead in a rapidly evolving economy.”
Rep. Baird, a PhD scientist, highlighted the bill’s critical role in national security and innovation. “Strengthening and modernizing STEM education is essential to maintaining American competitiveness and technological leadership,” he noted.
The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act now heads to the Senate for consideration. If passed and signed into law, it could mark a significant step toward enhancing the nation’s STEM education framework and reaffirming its commitment to preparing students for a technology-driven future.
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