Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

This bill establishes federal grants to improve K-12 math and statistics education through mathematical and statistical modeling. It funds competitive grants for schools and nonprofits to develop teacher training, real-world data analysis curricula (using computational tools), and partnerships with colleges, industries, and communities. The program specifically targets underserved student groups, rural schools, and critical transitions (like middle-to-high school), emphasizing problem-solving with messy, contextual data. It authorizes $10 million annually (2024-2028) for these initiatives and mandates a separate NASEM study to identify best practices for implementing modeling education nationwide.