Bills · HR 6591
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6591Education
Computer Science for All Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 10· LAST ACTION DEC 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical gap in modern education and workforce preparation. Currently, despite high parental demand, many public schools do not offer foundational computer science courses, leaving a significant portion of students unprepared for an economy increasingly driven by technology. Computer science and information jobs are projected to grow much faster than other occupations, highlighting the need for a skilled workforce.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly level the playing field by providing resources to schools that lack robust computer science programs, particularly benefiting underrepresented groups in STEM fields like Black, Hispanic, and women students. If it doesn't pass, the existing disparities in access to computer science education will likely continue, potentially widening the divide between students who are prepared for 21st-century careers and those who are not.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to create a grant program.
This establishes the core mechanism through which the bill's goals will be achieved, empowering the federal government to fund educational initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Grants will be awarded to states, local educational agencies (school districts), and eligible Tribal schools.
This defines which entities are eligible to receive funding, ensuring the program targets various levels of the education system.
PROVISION 03
The grants aim to increase access to computer science education for all students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on traditionally underrepresented students.
This provision outlines the primary beneficiaries and the equity-focused goal of the educational expansion.
PROVISION 04
Programs funded by these grants are intended to serve as models for national replication of computer science education expansion efforts.
This ensures that successful approaches can be shared and adopted more widely, maximizing the bill's impact beyond the initial grant recipients.
PROVISION 05
Individual grants awarded under this program will last for a period of not more than 5 years.
This sets a clear timeframe for the funding, allowing schools to plan and sustain their computer science initiatives.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 10
Introduced in House
DEC 10
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6591
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last actionDec 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025
House BillHR 6591Education
Computer Science for All Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
22
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