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HR 3870 United States House · 117th Congress

Teach CS Act

Summary
Teacher Education for Computer Science Act or the Teach CS Act This bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education for establishing and maintaining teacher education programs for computer science. It also includes computer science as an eligible education category with respect to receiving various teacher preparation grants and graduate fellowships.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes grants for CS teacher training programs, expanding access to computer science education in schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds computer science teacher education programs, advancing technology education and digital equity through workforce development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 14, 2021 Last action Jun 14, 2021
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Jun 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Jun 14, 2021
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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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Photo of Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer
DDemocratic
WA
6
Co
Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
Co
Photo of Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
RRepublican
OH
16
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
CA
14
Co
Photo of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
CT
5
Co
Photo of Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
CA
19
Co
Photo of Joseph D. Morelle
Joseph D. Morelle
DDemocratic
NY
25
Co
Photo of Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
DDemocratic
GA
6
Co
Photo of Scott H. Peters
Scott H. Peters
DDemocratic
CA
50
Co
Photo of Sean Casten
Sean Casten
DDemocratic
IL
6