HR 2845 · 118th Congress · Education

Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

Introduced 2023-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.(2023-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act 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. Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans