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118th Congress Education

S. 1191: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 19, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 19, 2023

This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools.

First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools.

In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry.

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Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Marsha Blackburn R-TN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Apr 19, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn.
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  1. Apr 19, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 19, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.