Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy Introduced
Stevens introduced the bill and said it would help prepare students for a data-driven economy.
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Reps. Haley Stevens, Jim Baird, Don Beyer and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act, which would fund data science education and educator training. The announcement presents the bill as a way to prepare students for a data-driven economy.
The four representatives introduced the bill to expand data science education. It would establish a Department of Education grant program supporting instruction from pre-K through community college, curriculum development, student support, educator training, partnerships and evaluation of grant effectiveness.
The announcement describes the bill as a response to students’ limited access to data science education and the growing importance of data-related skills. Supporters, including education and professional organizations, praised the proposal; the article does not include critics or independent analysis.
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SWIPE →Introduced the bill and described its goal of preparing Michigan students for a data-driven economy.
Introduced the bill and argued that early data science education can support students’ future learning and work.
Baird's version of this story ↗Introduced the bill and linked it to career and technical education and workforce preparation.
Fitzpatrick's version of this story ↗Introduced the bill and said it would give educators resources to expand data science education.
Beyer's version of this story ↗A representative thanked in an endorsement statement for leadership on the legislation; the article gives no first name or state.
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