Relating to computer science education; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs Department of Education, in consultation with STEM Investment Council, to develop statewide, long-term strategic plan to provide computer science education. Requires department to coordinate with council to submit annual report on computer science education to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to education. Establishes computer science as subject for which department must provide academic content standards. Requires school districts and public charter schools to offer students courses in computer science. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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