Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act
Cybersecurity Training: New Grants for Trade Schools and Colleges
The Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill is actively moving, though no further committee hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill creates a $10 million pilot program to help trade schools and colleges teach cybersecurity. The goal is to make sure people working on the nation's "critical infrastructure"—like power plants, water systems, and transportation—know how to protect these systems from digital attacks.
- Schools would partner with at least two local businesses to apply for grants of up to $500,000. These partnerships will create new classes or update existing ones to include hands-on training, like internships or simulations, that prepare students for high-demand tech jobs.
- As hackers increasingly target essential services, the government wants to ensure the people running these systems have the right skills. The program requires schools to update their lessons every year so students are always learning about the newest types of cyber threats.
- The bill also focuses on helping more people enter the field, including students from low-income families, single parents, and people with disabilities. It aims to build a diverse workforce that can keep the country's most important technology safe and running smoothly.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act
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