Sec. 7. Incorporating QISE into STEM curriculum
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The National Science Foundation shall, through programs carried out or supported by the National Science Foundation, prioritize the better integration of quantum information science and engineering (referred to in this section as QISE ) into the STEM curriculum for each grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. The curriculum integration under subsection
(a)shall include— methods to conceptualize QISE for each grade level from kindergarten through grade 12; methods for strengthening foundational mathematics and science curricula; age-appropriate materials that apply the principles of quantum information science in STEM fields; recommendations for the standardization of key concepts, definitions, and curriculum criteria across government, academia, and industry; and materials that specifically address the findings and outcomes of the study conducted under section 6 and strategies to account for the skills and workforce needs identified through the study. In carrying out this section, the National Science Foundation, including the STEM Education Advisory Panel and the Advancing Informal STEM Learning program and through the National Science Foundation’s role in the National Q–12 Education Partnership and the Q2Work Program, shall coordinate with the Office of Science and Technology Policy, EPSCoR eligible universities, and any Federal agencies or working groups determined necessary by the National Science Foundation. In implementing this section, the National Science Foundation shall review and provide necessary updates to the related report entitled Key Concepts for Future QIS Learners (May 2020).