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Read. Follow. Verify.Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act
Last action · December 11, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes a framework for creating cybersecurity educational programs within academic institutions to address workforce needs. It directs the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and Workforce to review the proposal for potential implementation.
The bill aims to increase the pipeline of trained cybersecurity professionals by integrating specialized training into higher education, which could impact curriculum standards and federal education funding for participating colleges.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Academic institutions
These institutions may be required to implement new cybersecurity curricula if the bill is enacted.
Committee on Armed Services
The committee is responsible for reviewing the bill's provisions related to national security and cybersecurity.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Focus on Academic Cybersecurity
The bill signals a legislative intent to formalize cybersecurity training within the traditional academic pipeline rather than relying solely on industry-specific training.
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