Reps. Langevin, Thompson introduce legislation to fund cyber education programs

Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus co-chairs James Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced legislation Wednesday to provide funding and further development of technical educational programs that include cybersecurity “fundamentals.”

The Cybersecurity Education Integration Act would designate $10 million to establish a competitive grant program to integrate cybersecurity into new or existing career and technical education curriculum. The secretary of Education would be required to consult with both the Department of Homeland Security and the National Institute...