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K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4691| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2021
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to study the cybersecurity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and develop recommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to assist schools in facing those risks. The use of such recommendations shall be voluntary. The study must evaluate the challenges that schools face in securing (1) information systems owned, leased, or relied upon by those schools; and (2) sensitive student and employee records. Further, the bill requires CISA to (1) develop an online training toolkit designed for school officials; and (2) make available on the Department of Homeland Security website the study's findings, the cybersecurity guidelines, and the toolkit.

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Timeline
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Sep 14, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
Sep 14, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-122.
Oct 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1917
Signed by President.
  • July 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • September 14, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 87.


  • September 14, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-122.


  • October 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1917
    Signed by President.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-1917: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021
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K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4691| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2021
K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to study the cybersecurity risks facing elementary and secondary schools and develop recommendations that include cybersecurity guidelines designed to assist schools in facing those risks. The use of such recommendations shall be voluntary. The study must evaluate the challenges that schools face in securing (1) information systems owned, leased, or relied upon by those schools; and (2) sensitive student and employee records. Further, the bill requires CISA to (1) develop an online training toolkit designed for school officials; and (2) make available on the Department of Homeland Security website the study's findings, the cybersecurity guidelines, and the toolkit.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Sep 14, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
Sep 14, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-122.
Oct 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1917
Signed by President.
  • July 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • September 14, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 87.


  • September 14, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-122.


  • October 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1917
    Signed by President.
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-1917: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPersonnel recordsStudent recordsTeaching, teachers, curricula